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Laurie Todd
Olathe, KS
Just trying to make a decent life for myself
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Laurie commented on the article |Those who think in stereotypical terms and ways are not going to change and that is a shame. They need to blame their inefficiencies on someone, so it is the poor black person who drains their resources, and strains their world. Even though the person complaining is ONLY paying their FAIR share of taxes it is amplified as their travesty.
To those who are subtlety hinting that the black race as a whole are unintelligent and unmotivated people- I would argue that you evidently do not know any African American people personally, or you could never come to that type of conclusion- and/or you watch way too much tv.
I agree with the poster that stated if you have a problem with waste- go and first seek out those programs that are not associated with the lives and health of human beings to begin controlling waste in. Those long standing programs and wars, pork spending and other government pork mongerings, then come back to the community assisting programs and help get them revamped so that you are not pulling the rug out from under people who are already struggling and desperately needs them.
Whether Black, White, Asian or Mexican all colors are taking advantage and some, taking advantage of- these programs. It is not the people but the program structure that deserves your criticisms. -
Laurie commented on the article |
I guess it shouldn't surprise me, but yet it does at how many times I see black Americans still refereed to as "those people" or "these people". You talk as if there is a difference in who we are according to God, or ability or social prestige. Well, on the last issue you probably would be correct. That is exactly what I am talking about here. The ideal so set in your minds that blacks are below you. That we will never rise to your level, so you are comfortable in calling us "‘these or those" people.
So you have never been in a situation of poverty, and you truly believe it's because you work harder than "these or those people"? Really?! I wish for one day that God would switch the situation around and allow those of you who harbor such prejudices, a chance to experience living in America within a culture different from White culture. And then present you an opportunity to meet people just like yourselves.
I worked 25 years at a telecommunications company, was lain off and now having the utmost difficulty finding another ‘paying' job. I am the executive director of a non profit right now, but it pays nothing. So I have been looking for quite a while, with no success, for a paying job to keep me above water. So I have had to go on government assistance. It is embarrassing, but I have no inner ill feeling about using the system. I figured I paid into it for 25 years- I certainly can use it for how ever long it takes!
Stop grouping the whole of us into the same basket. We differ in thought, heart and deeds just like "you people". Just because you see the worse of us on tv, has no reflection on there being the rest of us. -
Laurie commented on the article |
I agree Rebecca, I know (some) people take advantage of the system. Because the system is set up badly. But we can not group 'everyone' in that same basket. I also agree that the middle class is being totally ignored in their needs. There should be some middle ground.
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Laurie commented on the article |
If we straggle in helping our children today, we will need to fear them in the future. After they learn that no one cares to help on a personal level, but are quick to criticize and disparage when the national level intervenes. If you have never been in a situation of poverty- shut up! You have no idea what you are talking about. If you have never been an African American struggling in poverty- with many running away from, and seldom towards you. Being told to pull yourselves up by your boot straps when you have no shoes. To be told to work more jobs when you already work three a day, while having children who also need your attention. Shut up! You believe it all to be boohoo stories when it is no such thing in every case. It is a lack of social understanding, caring, justice and uplifting.
My parents worked four jobs a day- a day, just to make ends meet- not to get ahead- but just to get by. My Dad had his full time 8 hour job, but had to pick up another 3 part time cleaning jobs. My Mother the same- a full time 8 hour job that paid shit, and had to help my father with two of the other three cleaning jobs they held. So do not tell me we are lazy people. Do not tell me we are uninspired and shiftless. If my black parents were paid the same wages as their white co workers on the 8 hour jobs, it might have been a different story. But they were paid a pittance on which they could not survive.
The only time I remember us being on food stamps as I grew up was when my Father was in the hospital for an extended period of time and we had no other choice. You want to get a group of people even more angry? Keep talking your unsympathetic, high minded, no understanding verse, and watch the dan burst! I challenge you to get to know someone on welfare. If they are the lazy bums you perceive- I will shut up and never speak or write another word. But I know you will find something completely surprising to you- spirit in the face of adversity. Determination in desperation, and a faith in God and each other that surpasses it all! Stop judging from afar, and get involved and help- then maybe the government wouldn't have to! -
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