"I live on $710.00 a month, what exactly am I supposed to cut?"

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47. Anyone who suggest there are areas on the budget posted that could be cut...

Are in reality suggesting that those on SSI are less than and not deserving of even the smallest of creature comforts.
Many who suggest that SSI recipients could somehow manage to live on less do not get it. They are already living at way below poverty level with very few creature comforts that most of us take for granted. They see cell phones, internet access or even a pet as luxuries that those on SSI should not be entitled to. In today's world this could not be further from the truth. When you point out why these three basics items are a necessity their one and only answer is, there are public libraries.

Realty Check.

Many public libraries have had their funding cut, which has resulted in closing of some and cuts in hours in others.
Emergencies do not keep bankers hours nor do they give you the luxury of time needed to take the bus.

Pets are also a necessity for many on disability, since they provide the physical contact and love we all need. They are much less expensive than a therapist and all many of our disabled have to meet that very humane need to be wanted and loved.