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Old 04-18-2004, 04:45 PM   #19
ladysycamore
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Originally posted by Archer


marichiko - I personally put any type of government assistance in the broad category of welfare. Anything from federal housing assistance, WIC, unemployment, to food stamps and , earned income tax credit. In my mind, at least, this is all welfare.

If my money is taken from me, and given to others who are percieved to be in need, then it is welfare.
"Perceived"? Elaborate please.

*on SSDI AND Unemployment. No perception here, but a REAL need to pay bills and survive.*
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