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mdenis46
of Parksville, KY
Aug 20, 2008 10:08 PM
How true, Kid. SO many people MUST have the necessities you mention ("cigs, cable, internet, cell phones"), so there's nothing left over for luxuries like heat, food, health insurance -- of course taxpayers provide those, don't we?report abuseTheKidAgain
of Portland, ME
Fine base it off income.
If they can pay for cigs, cable, internet, cell phones, then no help. If they either don't have those services and/or have cancelled those services, write them a check.report abuse
Aug 20, 2008 4:57 PM
"who may not be able their homes this winter"
Fine base it off income.
If they can pay for cigs, cable, internet, cell phones, then no help. If they either don't have those services and/or have cancelled those services, write them a check.report abuse
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