[dirtboy]

I have had no medical insurance for years and years. I can't afford it. At 33, I got cancer. My doctor told me to go to ACCHS. I don't remember how to spell the state's medical system, since they declined me. My husband 's company had no profit in 6 months, due to theft, and lack of laws at the time to force general contractor's to pay . Without studying my receipts, I was declined. Interesting that the hundreds of illegal Mexicans standing in line, were being given food stamps, and medical care. They did not have social security numbers, and did not speak English. If you don't believe me, look at the application DES uses yourself, spend 5 minutes at DES and remind yourself why you pay taxes. You won't leave smiling.

2 years ago, I announced to my family there would be no turkey for Thanksgiving. We would eat pasta and be thankful we were a family. My Catholic friend made arrangements for me to get a food box from her church. I went, reluctantly. I drove up in my broken old van, and saw a lot full of new (stickers still attached), suburbans. My van was the worst vehicle there, and it hit me that I really was poor! I stood in line for 20 minutes amazed at the number of Mexicans taking box after box of food. When it was my turn, I had to show ID. I was told to leave. There wasn't enough food for me to take a box. I looked around- there were boxes of food everywhere! For a minute I forgot I was White, and in their eyes, not deserving.

This stuff sounds like a load of hooey. And I'm anti-illegal and against the proposal by Bush.

[speedy]

I'm with you, dirtboy. Very much anti-illegal, very disappointed in Bush's plan, in fact I'd be happy enough if they just shot illegals as soon as they set foot here. But -- but -- this woman's story sounds like something out of "Queen For A Day." It doesn't sound like she has a single good moment in her life. I don't normally recommend suicide as an option, but in this case it might be an improvement. Sheesh.

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This stuff sounds like a load of hooey.

Just what sound does a load of hooey make? And I'm also against illegal immigration.

[dmz]

but it would make a great country song...

[Reagan79]

Yeah I am a little skeptical about a Church refusing people food. I volunteered at Church food banks and we even gave food out to people in suits.

[jocon307]

"This stuff sounds like a load of hooey..."

The part about the food basket certainly seems questionable.