Posted on 01/05/2005 7:28:24 PM PST by Ellesu
We live in a society where cash comes before being human
Dear Socialist Worker, I am a single woman, currently unemployed, with a home-based business that is barely bringing in any income. I have always supported myself by working in nightclub industries as a promoter and makeup artist, and writing resumes (my business).
In September, when I was about five-and-a-half months pregnant, I could no longer work in the nightclub industry, which was 90 percent of my income and allowed me to afford my rent and pay most of my bills. I tried to look for a job, but a lot of places would not hire me because of my pregnancy.
I fell three months behind on my rent--about $3,300. I have lived in my apartment for seven-and-a-half years and have always paid the rent. My landlord recently gave me an eviction letter asking me to come up with the money or leave in three days. I wrote a letter explaining that I was due to give birth and, as of January 1, would be back to work and caught up.
I explained and apologized for any inconvenience that I may have caused. But he and his lawyer went ahead and started the eviction process.
I am at my lowest low. I cry every night because I have no support. The social service people said they will not provide any rental assistance because my rent is too high. But my rent is standard for a New York City apartment in a decent neighborhood.
I just can’t believe that in this country, there are people made homeless everyday, and that the law will allow a landlord or a judge or a lawyer to evict a pregnant woman and contribute to homelessness.
I could understand if I was working and refusing to pay rent. Then I would think that was the right action to take on his part. But I am showing an effort to pay, and I have a good reason.
It is sad that we live in a society where cash comes before being human. It is sad that we live in society that contributes to homelessness because someone has suffered a financial crisis or major setback.
I have called every charity in my area. Most of them tell me they have no funds or don’t provide funds. I called a lawyer to assist me in court. I explained that I am getting evicted, and all he could say to me is “I could represent you for $600.” I just told this man that I am being evicted--that means I have no money.
I was not able to afford an attorney, and the landlord got the upper hand. I was given the “choice” of coming up with almost $6,000 by February 28--that will include January and February rent and the back rent I owe. I have to start making a payment in the next 20 days of $500. If I am a day late, they will send the marshal to evict me. So, I am basically still in the same position.
I have been to the charities that I was told to go to. A lot of them say there is no money. The Salvation Army said they could only give me $600, but that is only if I could show them proof that I can come up with the rest. I tried to get a one-shot deal, but they said I needed to have a job to qualify to show how I will pay them back. If I had money and a job I would not be going to them! They made no sense.
We have billions to use for war, but no help or funds for individuals in need. It is sad that we call ourselves the richest country in the world. We are the poorest, because of our poor sense of humanity. Anonymous, New York City
Well, sell your f'ing computer for a start.
Again, no argument. Personal responsibility appears to be lacking in her life. . .everyone owes her a nice place to live, too.
That refers to being born w/o original sin.
No I don't know her. I live in Louisiana and we have enough of those just like her here. I'm sick of it!
She had no rainy day savings from her lucrative night club deal?
And is the landlord to become homeless when his tenants feel their rent is due whenever?
Where is the dad?
Can't she move into her parent's home with her other 15 brothers and sisters?
Can't she sneak into Mexico BEFORE the birth and live off of them?
Sorry, I will do better next time. Thanks.
Probably a lap dancer,paid under the table,in some dive;is my guess.
Common sense is like kryptonite to socialists -- they stay as far away as possible!
>>>Can't she sneak into Mexico BEFORE the birth and live off of them?<<<
ROFLMBO!!!!!!!!!
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Go to a shelter.
Sometimes I post without commentary -- when I'm still putting my thoughts together, and I want to read what others think.
I work in real estate in NYC, hell, I've had tenants who refused to pay, and had jobs and it took me 6 months to evict them, and thats them without a lawyer.
It amazes me to no end, how lying and dishonest some of these leftists are to further there own cause.
There are in fact many church based charitable organizations that can help her.
I am a tight-fisted Christian...but I will fight for anyone in trouble...if I have responded in error to what I thought was a call for support...you tell me.
I think she left out the part about dancing around a pole occasionally.
By supporting legislation to tax more of your wages so she can stay in her nice neighborhood.
There you go. Four posts and this person's fantasy is shot to pieces.
It's called responsibility. Don't get pregnant unless you can support the child. Don't let some fly-by-night have his way with you. Find someone stable who will help support you and the child.
Consider your own actions, BEFORE you get in trouble, not when your bad decisions have already put you in an untenable situation.
BTW, most churches will help, they just won't do what you want them to do, stand in and make everything okay after you screwed the pooch. Literally.
Time to cough up some child support.
Why?
Does that include FReeper kattracks et al? J
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