[Alberta's Child]

And when you need help most I hope that you find the same amount of sympathy, very little.

If this woman were in dire need of financial assistance I would be more than willing to help her out.

The notion that my paycheck must be raided on a regular basis to support everyone who "needs help" is something that runs counter to every founding principle on which this nation is built.

[Camel Joe]

Who asked you to open your wallet? For all you know this woman may have voted for opponents to the extreme taxation and may have actively petitioned others to do the same and yet would still find herself in this same predicament. I found not one line asking for money, but since you mentioned the founding principles of this great nation I do believe a bit of sympathy would be within principle. So I guess you can take your paycheck and put it someplace safe, I have some suggestions but will refrain from Huckabeeing you in deference to this wonderful platform Mr. Robinson has been so kind to provide.

[Don Joe]

The notion that my paycheck must be raided on a regular basis to support everyone who "needs help" is something that runs counter to every founding principle on which this nation is built.

So is the notion of driving the elderly out of their lifelong homes, by process of ratchetting up the tribute they must pay to the local lairds, and when it reaches the point at which they can no longer pay the tribute, they're relieved of their homes.