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Government entitlement programs opinions.

happythoughts @happythoughts (4109) • United States 5 Aug 16

I'm slightly afraid to post this out of fear that it will cause arguments. I truley just want to get a better understanding of all sides of the situation. If you are here to argue please move along. I am from the US and I am...

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Why do people feel entitled.

onlinetomakemoney @onlinetomakemoney (605) • Australia 9 Dec 15

In the industry I work in I find that customers are always asking for discounts and freebies. Now when they are told they are not entitled to any discounts they get angry. Why do people feel that a service provider needs to...

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Undocumented workers, Organ Transplants, and Public Charity

chrystalia @chrystalia (1208) • Tucson, Arizona 9 Dec 12

An odd group of topics, but bear with me: In Chicago, Loyola did a free kidney transplant for an "undocumented worker"--I'm being polite, the Chicago Tribune called him an illegal...

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The Government Cradle to Grave Care, do you want it?

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 11 Jul 12

People who say that letting the government take care of them is the best way to go. If you want the government Health Care, Day Care, School and paying support for people to live. Can the Federal Government do a better job than...

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She asked, "Who are those people who pay no taxes?"

kenzie45230 @kenzie45230 (3560) • United States 4 Aug 11

The woman with whom I've had many online conversations asked the question, "Who are these people you say pay no taxes?" I responded, "You might be one yourself." "Absolutely not," she said. "We pay our taxes." "Okay, but...

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A Constitutional Right to an iPod and Laptop?

kenzie45230 @kenzie45230 (3560) • United States 9 Mar 11

Have you seen the video clip of Jesse Jackson Jr. saying that the Constitution should be changed to make sure that everyone has a decent home? Or that iPods and laptops be provided to kids who can't afford them? Who decides...

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Unrest in Egypt is a clear indicator that we must raise taxes

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 1 Feb 11

lmao! While I agree California has to tighten the belt extremely. But the new Governor is using this as an excuse that people should except it. Does he not realize that it is price hikes and less supplies that caused these...

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Entitlement????

ErrollLeVant @ErrollLeVant (4353) • United States 21 Dec 10

I have been wondering why Social Security is bundled in with Medicare and other budget items as entitlements. I have paid in to the SS fund since 1960. This is not something granted to me as an entitlement. It is owed to me!

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How "Poor" are folks in the US?

mattic @mattic (282) • United States 8 Sep 10

Socialists use the idea of "helping the poor" to promote their collectivist programs. Well, just how "poor" are the poor? Here are some numbers from US Census data: The "poor" in America - -76% have air conditioning -66%...

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Time to pay the piper!

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 31 May 09

California has long been known as having the best of a lot of things - excellent healthcare for uninsured poor individuals, a good education system, well paid public employees, etc. Taxes were higer than other states; but, it was...

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