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After having to work with KA welfare system for some years before I retired, I lost all respect for the system, and it lowered (even more) my respect for government in general. Her Octomom's) situation remindes me of a welfare lady I met during that time - I'll try to make it short.
She was in her early 50s, had 10 kids, a 4th grade education level, never been employed, always been on welfare, was getting cash aid, medical coverage, housing aid, food stamps, etc., etc. When the kids turned 18, she no could no longer get welfare benefits on their behalves. At that time she only had one kid under 18 and he was turning 18 very soon. So the system had reinforced her dependence on welfare for all those years without making her acquire the tools to take care of herself when the time came. So she was wondering what would happen to her when the aid would go to a minumum. At the time I couldn't resist making the observation to her I was sure one of her kids would take her in and help take care of her. Every government system is just an example of empire building.
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Marv Evans
'69 911E
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