I don't know if all of this is allowed, but the subject is certainly

[Kali]

relevant. Reading my local weekly alt online and came across this article. Thanks so very much repubs. Even if this guy is a total fraud, you KNOW there are countless real cases happening right now and around the corner.

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Currents/Content?oid=oid:85393

Scott Merk, 40, is a veteran who suffers from crippling degenerative disc disease, impacting the lumbar and sacral vertebrae of his spine, both knees, both wrists and his shoulders. He and his wife, Brenda, and their 12-year-old son found themselves in a financial crisis when social programs wouldn't cover the vast majority of his medical costs. Facing eviction and long waiting times for public housing and help from Social Security, they took the controversial step of asking for donations on a blog they set up. The eviction date of Aug. 15 fell after the Weekly's press deadline; this interview was conducted with five days to spare.

more at link above


blog is here:


http://brenda-scott.blogspot.com/

[The_Casual_Observer]

1. Prior to blogs nobody ever heard about people like this.

They would either just quietly move in with relatives, end up on the street or commit suicide. Being a
"Veteran" could mean just about anything.

[Kali]

2. kicking one more time

thinking of other people in even worse circumstances, without the resources or mental capacities of this family. Fucking compassionate conservatives. (although it does sound like the local DC personel might be doing something)

[IChing]

3. I have it also but can't help

And I used to climb mountains 6 years ago.
No insurance etc. etc.