Posted on 06/02/2004 9:52:03 AM PDT by Phantom Lord
The grandfolks earned their way (many do not believe in credit cards) and the kids can earn their way--no matter what politics dictates (or steals) to/from each of us. I say good for granny and gramps if they are spending wildly. They are not responsible for their childrens' offspring.
You are so wrong. If there were so many in "our" generation out there helping why is this thread running? These people of this generation are not gready or gimmie gimmie gimmie--far from it--they have pride our generation can only dream about. If you don't believe that then you are not aware of the theft in your paycheck? It is not going for these good people.
Exactly.
Yes --- I may feel I owe my own grandparents or parents something --- but not someone else's. Of course if you went to public school or took a government scholarship --- someone else's money was given to you so you would owe them in a way.
Talk to their father. I would go for more, but he almost faints when I suggest it. : )
My church helped raise $1200 to repair the roof of one old womans house.
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