I am rich-in that I have a great family and friends. I have kids that I love and a good marriage. My kids go to a good public school and partake in after school activities. I am lucky enough to live across the street from my parents,brother and grandmother. Our family lives in the suburbs and have a big yard. My life is full of riches but when it comes to money we are far from rich. And that is okay. We both work hard and live paycheck to paycheck. We don't own our home or drive a fancy car. In fact my car is on its last legs(ok wheels). what is not okay though is that while we bust our butts everyday there are people on welfare who are capable of working eating better than us,driving new cars,going to the dentist,texting for free,going on vacations, wearing brand new clothes etc.
Now don't get me wrong- government assistance can be a God send to someone who has fallen upon tough times but not used for a lifetime. It is just so frustrating to work hard and to be raped by taxes while people who work the system don't have to worry about getting sick and wonder how they're going to foot the bill. They don't have to worry about putting food on the table for their kids.
We are a married couple with kids and in this day and age you are almost punished instead of commended.
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