What she made with the government while working has no bearing on what is happening to her now. When you have little to no income and are unable to find work because you did what you felt was morally correct, you begin to wonder about the moral values of all of the people. As to the benefits, well, she won't draw anything until retirement and for Linda that is a long time off. If I remember correctly Linda was under the old retirement system, not the new three tier system. I would venture to say that she most probably has had to drop her insurance.
I guess Larry, what I am trying to say is, don't make judgements until you have walked a mile in the other persons shoes.