darkhosis Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.p...toryId=92592545 how can we help support ppl like this. it is our duty as good honest christians
FMBI Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 I'm sure you meant this to be funny, but it isn't just a "HAHA, LAZY ASSS" story. In a lot of these cases, any mistake (intentional or not) can have a compounding effect over time (and, especially, over generations). For example, her daughter's problem - not having a car. Her mom screwed up, so now she's having a rough time in life. Sure, she's obese. But so are 30% of the rest of the people in this country. And "starvation diets" don't work, they just cause malnutrition and bloating. I don't really have sympathy for the mother, no, but the daughter deserves better. That's a case where government !@#$%^&*istance (cheap education, fuel subsidies, etc) could really make a difference. BTW, don't get started on Christianity, faith-based initiatives are almost always useless in the long term. I could link you to some studies on that if you want me to.
SeVeR Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 They could stand to lose a little weight, this might be good for them. Lose the car, walk, get exercise. Stop buying ice cream, go on a diet, get thinner. They receive enough money from the state to at least stay on their feet.
AstroProdigy Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 If they want to lose weight meat isn't the thing they need to stop eating. That could aid them in exercising. They need to jack up the price of cookies for these girls and then subsidize a gym membership and some protein shakes.
Aileron Posted July 21, 2008 Report Posted July 21, 2008 Its not their weight, but it is amazing how many excuses those two can generate. By the way, this is why we oppose illegal immigration!!!! While these two are not technically illegal immigrants, the sad truth of the matter is that your typical migrant won't work and will generate excuses. I mean, she's not sure she can get to work due to the price of gas? Sure gas is up, but it isn't that expensive yet! Then, imagine if you lose a job or get passed up on a raise because a person like that shows up and underbids you. You know that person isn't going to work and isn't worth a dime, but your employer has to give them a chance. Overall, its a problem generated by political correctness and the inability to call these people 'lazy'. I am all for putting up a wall. At very least it will keep the fat ones who can't jump over it out.
AstroProdigy Posted July 22, 2008 Report Posted July 22, 2008 Illegal immigrants won't work? Do you have any idea what immigrant mentality is? It's when an immigrant comes to a country and realize they have to work because this isn't their country. That's only magnified with illegal immigrants because they aren't even supposed to be here so they really need to earn their keep. Immigration has been one of the biggest strengths of America and continues to be one today.
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