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mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 26 Dec 07

Because of the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afganistan I can understand the fear many parents have about their chid joining military service. But if your chid wanted to join, would you try to stop them?

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mcjustin KUDOS to you sizzle. It's an honorable profession if one chooses to make a career out of it as I did. But even a couple of years in the military will teach young adults to be responsible, mature adults. My hat is off to your family members who are serving...

1 Jan 08

mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 27 Dec 07

I'll admit that there are many good people on government assistance who just need a helping hand to get them through some tough times. But let's face it, our welfare system has become a "way of life" for far too many people who...

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mcjustin This is my first experience with Shellfish, and I didn't see any racial remarks in his comments.

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mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 27 Dec 07

I'll admit that there are many good people on government assistance who just need a helping hand to get them through some tough times. But let's face it, our welfare system has become a "way of life" for far too many people who...

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mcjustin Your response to UnselfishShellfish was more like DevilsAdvocate than DevilsAngel! Perhaps he hit a sour note with you too. Your response here shows me that while you are sympathetic to those in need, you clearly see that there is a problem. I thank you for...

30 Dec 07

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mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 27 Dec 07

I'll admit that there are many good people on government assistance who just need a helping hand to get them through some tough times. But let's face it, our welfare system has become a "way of life" for far too many people who...

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mcjustin sid556, you are truely one who needs assistance. There are many like you out there who are doing best they can. You work and accept assistance just to make ends meet. People like you are who the system was intended to help, and I have no problem helping...

30 Dec 07

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mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 27 Dec 07

I'll admit that there are many good people on government assistance who just need a helping hand to get them through some tough times. But let's face it, our welfare system has become a "way of life" for far too many people who...

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mcjustin Right on nmhschic. There are a lot of state and federal jobs that require random drug testing. Why shouldn't those on state and federal assistance have to do the same? Thanks for commenting.

30 Dec 07

mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 27 Dec 07

I'll admit that there are many good people on government assistance who just need a helping hand to get them through some tough times. But let's face it, our welfare system has become a "way of life" for far too many people who...

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mcjustin Sorry, I double posted again. This happens to me all the time. I'll have to figure out what I'm doing wrong.

30 Dec 07

mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 27 Dec 07

I'll admit that there are many good people on government assistance who just need a helping hand to get them through some tough times. But let's face it, our welfare system has become a "way of life" for far too many people who...

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mcjustin In many cases rehabilitation, job training for example, does help get back on their feet. But only those who really want to provide for themselves. As I said before, the problem is those who don't want to work and would rather take the system for all they...

30 Dec 07

mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 27 Dec 07

I'll admit that there are many good people on government assistance who just need a helping hand to get them through some tough times. But let's face it, our welfare system has become a "way of life" for far too many people who...

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mcjustin In many cases rehabilitation in the way of job training does help. But it only helps get people back to if thats what they really want. As I said before, it's those who simply want to take the system for all they can that need to be weeded out...The Lazy...

30 Dec 07

mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 26 Dec 07

Because of the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afganistan I can understand the fear many parents have about their chid joining military service. But if your chid wanted to join, would you try to stop them?

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mcjustin You know mcjeannie, there are hundreds of meaningful jobs in the military that won't put your child in harms way. Thanks for your comments.

26 Dec 07

abhi_destar @abhi_destar (764) • India 20 Dec 07

Just last night, a guy came up with the question as to how much should he post to reach payout this month. I good-naturedly advised him to just enjoy his time here on mylot, post more qality discussions and give quality responses,...

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mcjustin Good for you. He's not worth your time!

21 Dec 07

Rozie37 @Rozie37 (15499) • Turkmenistan 20 Dec 07

Of a topic, to be nice or do you express how you really feel? I have to be true to myself and my beliefs. I have to say it as I see it, whether anyone agrees with me or not. Some people don't like this about me and sometimes I do...

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mcjustin Thanks marciascott, and Happy Holidays to you to!

21 Dec 07

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theprogamer @theprogamer (10532) • United States 19 Dec 07

Welcome back to Pro's Ultrabuzz. This segment (posted under "people") focuses on a recent situation in the U.K. A couple now has to house some clown because said clown gave the courts their address....

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mcjustin Sorry, my computer burpped and I didn't think this posted so I posted again.

20 Dec 07

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