I'm perplexed...

the nub · 10-15-2013, 07:49 AM

I'm sure there is abuse in any system. I've learned over the last little while that it's best not to judge someone without knowing their situation. It's easy to misinterpret what you see.

For example- not sure what the requirements are in the US- but in Canada you're not expected to sell off your material possessions when you are on welfare. So if you have leased a brand new car, lose your job and 1 year later you are on welfare...guess what? You still have a pretty much brand new car. Same goes for you clothes and everything else.

I used to have the same opinion about people who wore designer clothes to the food bank. Until you listen to their story you don't know. And if you think you do, then you really have no clue.

10-15-2013, 07:49 AM	#16
the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: I'm perplexed... I'm sure there is abuse in any system. I've learned over the last little while that it's best not to judge someone without knowing their situation. It's easy to misinterpret what you see. For example- not sure what the requirements are in the US- but in Canada you're not expected to sell off your material possessions when you are on welfare. So if you have leased a brand new car, lose your job and 1 year later you are on welfare...guess what? You still have a pretty much brand new car. Same goes for you clothes and everything else. I used to have the same opinion about people who wore designer clothes to the food bank. Until you listen to their story you don't know. And if you think you do, then you really have no clue.