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In response to "And being needy is shameful? -- nm" by The Christmas Carol Coalition

for a lot of people, yes, unfortunately.

Posted by znufrii Dec 22 '08, 14:31

Their pride stops them from getting the help they need due to the perceived social stigma placed on being poor.

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yes, that's one reason why food stamps look like credit cards now. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:31 7
- And while I think it's a valid critique, I don't think it's wholly sufficient as grounds to malign Walmart for their gift. - znufrii Dec 22, 14:36 2
  - all I'm saying is I hope that when they get their PR, they treat people with dignity. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:37 1
    - I can agree with that wholeheartedly. Giving should never be used to diminish the recipient. -- nm - znufrii Dec 22, 14:37
- Actually, the switch here in Texas was to prevent fraud and abuse - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:34 3
  - was it not a combination? -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:35 2
    - No...THe Texas Comptroller at the time created the new system to save the state money and prevent fraud -- nm - The Christmas Carol Coalition Dec 22, 14:41
    - ...what am I saying. it's about the money. -- nm - loosilu Dec 22, 14:36

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