If our government weren’t raping real tax-paying Americans of much more than they should, charity would be more prevalent to address real need. As it is, I’ve become fed up with largesse, taxes and hard-luck stories. If these situations are to be addressed, it will have to be from what government takes from me, because I won’t be giving any extra.
As for my personal situation, I’ve planned for eventualities - and have saved, too, in addition to paying off everything I owe to anyone, anywhere. I won’t be a burden on anyone, neither will my children.
Good for you in your quest for independence. Not everyone has had the choices in life that you have, nor have they been blessed with wisdom to make the right choices.
If you see my story as “hard luck,” then all I can say is, you might find better conversation on a thread that appreciates your independence and morals. Here, we are all family, and we do what we can from behind computer screens to make life easier for those who are going through difficulties. May God bless you in your efforts to “not be a burden.” Not everyone has that opportunity.
I can tell you plenty about being raped by the system!!!!! You have no clue what that is really like. I am glad, for your sake, that you have “planned” for “eventualities”, but have you planned for ALL of them? I doubt that very much. Not many of us are fortunate enough to have any extra funds left over once the bills and taxes are paid. Many of us have had our 401(K)s pretty much wiped out by the economic “downturn” and the raiding of pension funds to cover corporate debt.... We have nothing left. And the big ponzi scheme that is Social Security is anything but secure. They’ve raided those funds, too. Those who perpetrate fraud, and I include sitting Congress Critter, should be shot. We can’t recall them for perpetrating fraud against us, we can’t even try them - their buddies in the courts just wink at it all.
I am sick to death of people who sit in self-righteous judgement of others and call them hard luck cases. A healthy and sober session of self-examination and an attitude adjustment are needed. I pray you never have to experience what my friend Monkey Face is dealing with every day. Than again, maybe a dose of it will cure you!