Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

In reply to the discussion: "I am a human being" [View all]

Maraya1969

(22,480 posts)
7. Just be careful you don't automatically judge everyone by your sister. This man could have worked
Thu May 2, 2013, 12:25 AM
May 2013

very hard on a poverty level wage and gotten into trouble with a mortgage. Or he could have a mental illness, (You sister sounds like she had depression. With proper treatment maybe she wouldn't have been so, "lazy".

So many people are just a couple of pay checks away from homelessness. If you work for $8/hour or $320/week how much money are you going to have left after you pay your rent if you have a wife and kid and have to pay $1,000/month for your apartment? I'll tell you, you'll have $280 left. Add in an unexpected medical bill and you are shot.

I think most people want to work and be productive. Our society is set against the ones who don't have the right degrees.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»"I am a human being"»Reply #7