[Who dat?]

A lot of these people don’t want “help,” they want you to take care of all their bills.

There was a woman on the local news interviewed during the power “crisis.” At the time there was a program to help people pay their electricity bill. “This won’t cover my bill,” says the old bag. Sheesh, it’s to HELP – not to cover the entire thing.

I think that if these folks get any public assistance of any kind their name should be listed so they can be contacted to return the favor. They can come over and do a load of laundry, or wash the car, dishes – I can find something for them to do.

[Kozak]

A lot of these people don’t want “help,” they want you to take care of all their bills.

Bingo . I work in an ER. You would not believe the number of people we see who get treated for free ( by law we MUST take care of them regardless of ability to pay even if the problem is non emergent ). Then DEMAND free drugs. Then DEMAND we provide a ride home for them. Or a place to stay for the night. Or a meal. Basically they expect us to take care of all their needs.

[Chi-Town Lady]

I've always wondered just how much work those "poor" people who hold the signs "Will work for food" will actually do. Hell I'd be glad to get them a McD's combo meal for some well needed work around my house!