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mmonk

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3. Another worthwhile account
Tue Jun 25, 2013, 08:44 AM
Jun 2013

Creighton, who has depleted his savings account, turns to his parents for help with groceries and weekly supplies. He bristles when he hears the unemployed and under-employed described as lazy people who are taking government handouts and living it up as if they were on vacation.

“The unemployed people are not deadbeats,” Creighton said, his voice cracking. “We’re not losing our jobs because we don’t want to work. …If this is such a vacation, why is it that I cry to sleep every night.”

Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/06/24/2985465/first-wave-of-moral-monday-protesters.html#storylink=cpy









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Thank you Moral Monday protesters!!! Scuba Jun 2013 #1
K&R. Thanks, mmonk. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2013 #2
Another worthwhile account mmonk Jun 2013 #3
K&R G_j Jun 2013 #4
Asheville is one of my favorite places. mmonk Jun 2013 #5
yes, and under attack G_j Jun 2013 #6
Yes. mmonk Jun 2013 #7
some background, G_j Jun 2013 #8
Thanks for posting that. mmonk Jun 2013 #10
I was there (didn't get arrested, just went as a supporter) - Photos here: Triana Jun 2013 #9
Thanks much for sharing. mmonk Jun 2013 #11
thank you! G_j Jun 2013 #12
K&R marions ghost Jun 2013 #13
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