how many american ppl have went to get help for are own system and was turned down and given to other ones?
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Any races that are american?  You're ignorant.
755703
AS A VICTIM OF FEMA AND THE RED CROSS AS WELL AS KATRINA THE BEST THING THATS HAPPENED IS THE PRIVATE VOLUNTEER GROUPS!  HERE ON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST THEY ARE DOING MIRACLES!  WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO!  BUT WITHOUT JUST THE DONATED HELP WE WOULD BE DEAD!\n\nFORGET ANY FORMAL HELP!  THE GOVERNMENT HELP IS REBUILDING THE ROADS AND BRIDGES AND INTRASTRUCTURE!  BUT PERSONAL HOMES ARE FROM VOLUNTEER HELP ALONE!\n\nON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST RIGHT NOW THERE IS A YAHOO GROUP COORDINATING ALL THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLIES, IT IS LISTED BELOW!\n\nTHEY NEED ANY HELP YOU CAN FURNISH CONTACT THEM!\n\n\nAPS\n\nKatrinaVolunteersHancockCounty@yahoogroups.com
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No one, that's what got us in the mess in the first place.\n\nUnfortunately I'm not sure any outside orchestrated help will succeed.  Sometimes we need to let things follow their course, no matter how hard.\n\nIt needs to come from the people themselves.
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Hey There pingavar, I have a question for you. Don't you think the government has enough control over the people? Have you ever heard the phrase "God helps those who help themselves" ? We are our brothers keepers and as such we should all help one another in each of our needs regardless of the beneficial return to our selves.          \nDid you know that all of the services that the government provides are paid for by our taxes? So, what is the problem with people helping people and leaving the government out of it and letting them do the job of running the country and defending our country. It won't hurt us to use some of our time and resources to help the less fortunate.  God Bless you, and check into the actual functioning of government before you try to lay every thing at their feet.
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You do have a good point. The system sucks. If you do pay into it you do not qualify for any assistance. But if you do not work and have 5 baby's form 5 different daddy's and your only 21 yep I think that their is a problem. Or come over here and have your baby so he/she can be a American Citizen has to stop.
917723
Those who want to help others first need help themselves
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i have to agree with you on that. You have a wonderful point I think about that too. It seems like America's funds are going to the wrong places. It is great that people get together to help victims of disaster. There is no doubt in my mind that we need to do that. BUT there are people that need help year round and I think funds should be raised for them as well. \n\nMy eyes opened to this 9 years ago when I escaped my abusive husband. I called a shelter and asked for a place of refuge, they told me that since I did not have any children they could hold me 24 hours, after that I had to find a family member or friend. I was out of state at the time, my family was able to come to my rescue. I was told that I would be put on a waiting list and it could be up to two years before I could get a house to live in. \n\nIt really bothered me and it made me realize that our priorities are twisted and turned in knots. It is a really sad thing. I don't know what would've happened if I did not have any family or friends to help me out.
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the same reason someone here illegally is receiving medicaid help...our government is totally screwed up!!!
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I really don't know. I feel we do have an obligation to help our fellow man and woman. However, I am not blind to the problems that some have created. After all, I live near Reliant Stadium and met some very nice people but I also saw some trashing the parking lot near Fiesta and criticizing the efforts of citizens to help them (It wasn't enough or what they wanted). One night I wanted a sandwich from Subway and had to wait to be let in. They let me in when I told them I wanted to buy a sandwich. I also know people who work at the hotels and some of the evacuees tested their nerves. I guess what I want to say is let's help those who want to help themselves start over but the hand outs have to stop. My late father always said "If you give a man a fish, He'll eat that day but if you teach a man to fish, He'll eat for a lifetime."
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I disagree that there is lots of help for the working poor, I have seen directly that unless you fit into the "low income requirement" scale, there is virtually no help for working people who need a hand to make it above poverty level. (I am speaking about the state of CA)
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Tell us your state. Someone might be able to help you.
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I don't think its Americans.  Its our government. I'd say the majority of Americans want to take care of our own.  But our government seems to have other ideas.  Should we say they are un-American?  I feel ya.
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It varies. My own treatment was excellent, but another man in my unit didn't receive much of anything he needed. From what I've seen, the system has improved enormously, but more work still needs to be done.
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Funny thing is, I am a LEGAL resident and I can't go to a doctor because I don't have health insurance, and not even once it crosses my mind going to the ER to get primary care. I pay my taxes and do everything by the book, and as a legal resident I cannot (and don't want anyways) use any kind of welfare until I have been working here for 10 years (that's my understanding, correct me if I'm wrong) but the illegals always find a way to misuse the system. Do you know how many families "recycle" insurance cards to fraudulently get medical care because in one family they have 5 "Maria Perez"'s? Sorry, that's illegal and it puts a huge strain on the medical system. And of course those living of of welfare...So I don't think they should use the hospitals to survive, the HC system is already falling apart! I will not deny them of medical care but I don't think it's right. What needs to be done is to fix the problem at the root, and not just use "quick fixes".
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I think that there is no problem for ppl who are needing help to get it.. as long as they arent abusing it.. There are mothers out there and Fathers who are working 2 to 3 jobs .. just trying to make ends meet.. and they are paying more into the state each month then they are recieving in help.. So as long as it is in that perpectum.. then thats fine.. what i do not like are alot of ppl and Cultures that sit on there butts doing absolutly nothing.. poppin out babies left and right.. and robbing the state and other ppl who really need the help.... That is so wrong of the State to let ppl abuse that Use of help..
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I have.... I had a rough time when I didn't make much money and couldn't make my whole payments (made partials). They totaled up the back payments and took away my license even though I kept trying to call and pay it off.... I could never get through to anyone at the local office!!  I have since payed off all of it and I'm still waiting on my license to be reactivated.  They offer little help to the few fathers who are trying to do the right thing.  By the way.... my son spends every weekends with me.... I'm not just there for financial support.
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If you know anybody that lives in the USA or used to live in the USA, then try contacting them for some help.