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Am I the only one who can't understand the uproar over not getting government assistance for food stamps, rent assistance, day-care vouchers, help with health-insurance premiums, free school meals, supplies and uniforms? When did this become expected?

I nor anyone in my family has ever asked for help. You know what we have all done? Worked hard and lived within our means. Lived paycheck to paycheck many years and didn't buy extras. Seems to me most of those complaining have cell phones, nice manicures, hair done, tattoos, jewelry, nice clothes and I bet a nice car. I think I could forgo some of those things to put food on my........

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