fuck that. fuck THEM. those pople who say shit like that are not your friend. fuckers.

Too many of my friends look at me and consider me a leech and a deadbeat and a bum and a drain on their tax dollars, and I can't even stand up for myself, because some of them have gone so far as to tell me hey, enjoy my tax money!

People who say cruel things like that are NOT your friends.

Tell them you'd gladly give back their tax money if they'll take your disability with it.

This!

We itemize so we DO pay our fair share and not someone else's too. It is in one's best interest to be as exact as possible.

You're right in that it is hypocritical to require drug testing for those on welfare or other governmental assistance.

I don't think less of you or Sam because you're both on disability. I'm likely considered disabled now, too, so I can't really point fingers.

There's people who itemize properly, then there are people who itemize in such a way that they're scamming the system themselves, you know? I have NO problem with the people in the first group.

I hate people. Sam and I are moving out of Ponder this fall. Leaving our church, leaving our community. We're not wanted here as we are.

I figure I lived off other peoples' tax money for several years while I was a college student, so it's only fair that other people live off of mine.

That is so very sad. Don't let a few run you out of what has become your home. People who know you and care about you don't feel this way. Sam, when he gets his degree will, no doubt become a "very productive member of society". Whatever that means. I know people who make lots of money and pay lots of taxes who are a complete waste of air.

Love and lots of gentle hugs, along with pots of tea and scones with butter and honey.

fuck the lot of them

People who say that shit are NOT your friends. Your friends are the people who truly love and accept you as you are. And anyone who would say such cruel things about you and Sam can stick it where the sun will never shine, not even with an autopsy.

I'm proud to count myself as one of you're friends. And humbled that you consider me one of yours.

I know you love your church, and the fact that Sam has found a home there as well. But I also know the way people can behave when they feel that you might be getting something that they can't.

My disability cannot be seen - so I get a lot of that sort of comment as well. And I know how much they hurt, especially coming from people you have considered friends.

I hope that you will be able to connect with some people in the church and the community who are more reasonable, and are able to see the good in everyone, the way you do.