I liked your comments and I also think that there should be more accountability in our country. I do long for a time when people think more about what they could do for our country, not more of what they can do for themselves. I am a retired Firefigher from San Jose Ca. that did not go out on a disability retirement although every Doctor and Lawyer I spoke to said I should. I have injuries that will be with me till I pass but I to felt that I had enough through my pension to sustain me and my family, now the city wants to reduce my pension that I put into for 30 years.
I have collected federal assistance i.e. welfare when my wife and I first started out, back in the 70’s, That was a very embarrassing time for us and we knew it was time for us to step it up and do more so we could support ourselves and we did. We have paid back that debt in more ways than one. My daughter and husband and three kids live with us, not because they want to, but because they need some help right now and we love them so much. My son in law is a hard working computer guy who works over eighty hours a week but is compensated very little, but he keeps on working and trying. I am so proud of him; I know how he must feel. They have been living with us for over two years now and have never asked for welfare, We are family. I have always said that you can’t change the world but you can change your world, and if everyone did that we wouldn’t be in such a mess.
There is a lot of bad that go’s on in the world and we hear about that all the time through our media but you have to understand, that for every bad deed there are a thousand good deeds that go unnoticed by everyday people like you and me. Be bold, Be proud, Be honest, honor your mom & dad, Mom & dad give them something to honor. Be a spiritual people stop the hate. You might not think like us but you can if you choose too. The choice is yours

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