Re: Social Security or disability benefits will share $13 billion

[Guest guest]

We have to share our massive $250.00 'stimulation' with old people?! Why, so

they can buy another suburban to park in the handicap parking spaces?!

Like that will buy a wheelchair, or scooter. Or get my house cleaned, and lawn

mowed, more than twice. Or even begin to pay for an attendant. Or home

modifications.

But, we're supposed to smile, and be grateful.

I'm 'stimulated' to scratch my itch ... with one finger.

;-)

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[Guest guest]

June here........I am an " old people " and am also a disabled person (CMT1B and

Nystagmus).....and I drive a 9 year old Ford Escort (compact). But.........

I am grateful for the " stimulus " payment and don't know whether to save for a

scooter or my funeral. Or maybe replace a rain gutter that leaks. Decisions,

decisions!

Anyway, Happy Easter to all. (Maybe I will spend it on some chocolate.)

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From: augold123 <augold123@...>

Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 3:22:40 PM

Subject: Re: Social Security or disability benefits will share $13

billion

We have to share our massive $250.00 'stimulation' with old people?! Why, so

they can buy another suburban to park in the handicap parking spaces?!

Like that will buy a wheelchair, or scooter. Or get my house cleaned, and lawn

mowed, more than twice. Or even begin to pay for an attendant. Or home

modifications.

But, we're supposed to smile, and be grateful.

I'm 'stimulated' to scratch my itch ... with one finger.

;-)

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> WASHINGTON (AP) - People who collect Social Security or disability benefits

will share $13 billion in federal money, each receiving a one-time, $250 payment

beginning in May, Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday.

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[Guest guest]

You know - I really think that this support group is not a place for voicing

such inflammatory comments. The " Old people " you have clumped into one category

have worked long and hard for the pittance of social security they collect and

are expected to live on. Don't begrudge them the funding...they don't all buy

suburbans and use the handicap spaces - most of them are struggling to pay for

their medications and put food on the table just like the rest of the world

whether handicapped or not.

No, $250.00 isn't a great stimulus...but you know what...it beats the heck out

of nothing...stop whining and help bring about change in a constructive way, but

don't use this group for that purpose unless you want to provide us with ways to

assist you in getting things changed for those with physical disabilities.

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[Guest guest]

Yes, we are all special in our own ways, aren't we? If you believe the $250

gimme is insufficient and beneath you, I suggest you return it to the US

Treasury, or perhaps donate it to someone who would appreciate it.

While I sympathize with your plight, what about those who qualify on multiple

reasons? They will receive only one payment. I mean, how about those receiving

SS and also VA disability benefits? They will receive only the one payment

although they " qualify " on two bases.

Additionally, if the recipient (or the spouse) works, they will qualify for the

working credit through reduced witholding and the tax " credit " during the next

tax season. The one-time $250 payment received then will offset (to some

extent) the credit. I am not sure how this is going to work, but the 2010 tax

season does portend to be interesting.

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> We have to share our massive $250.00 'stimulation' with old people?! Why, so

they can buy another suburban to park in the handicap parking spaces?!

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