A Misuse of Assistance: An Observation

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 Living in a community means understanding and sometimes supporting one another through tough times. However, there are moments when the boundaries of this support are stretched, leading to frustration and questions about fairness.

I want to share a story about a couple who live on housing assistance. They have six kids and, like many, may genuinely need help to make ends meet. Now, before you accuse me of being unkind, hear me out.

While I understand and support the idea of providing help to those in need, what this particular family is doing seems beyond the pale. They frequently beg for clothes, beds, food, and money from various sources. This in itself might not be so troubling if it weren’t for their subsequent actions. After gathering these necessities through community support, they turn around and spend money on luxuries like installing a pool and going on vacations.

This situation raises a critical question: Are they truly in need, or are they exploiting the generosity of others? As someone who pays taxes, I can't help but feel frustrated. It's disheartening to think that while my tax dollars are funding their basic necessities, the money they earn from their job is being spent on non-essential luxuries.

The concept of assistance is to help those in dire situations improve their quality of life, not to subsidize a lifestyle that includes unnecessary extravagances. This misuse of support not only undermines the integrity of the assistance programs but also erodes the trust within the community.

In the end, the real victims here are those who genuinely need help but may face increased scrutiny and reduced support due to the actions of a few. It's essential to address these issues to ensure that assistance programs remain effective and fair for everyone who needs them.

As we continue to support each other, let’s also advocate for a system that can differentiate between genuine need and misuse, ensuring that our community's generosity is not taken for granted.









July 14 … has a pool

 


July 21st – posts on vacation at Oceans of Fun and Worlds of Fun. 

I did not share their posts because the pictures all have minors in them.  












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