Do you think this is right?

[av8erjm]

just more of the entitlement society we have become, "the govt' owes me" and to my way of thinking your outlook on this is are you recieveing or paying. The recievers don't see a damn thing wrong and the payers are getting tired of supporting the system

[wbuchart]

She is no longer getting the benefits...

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/07/us/mic...html?hpt=hp_c2

[glh]

She is no longer getting the benefits...

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/07/us/mic...html?hpt=hp_c2

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Extracted from your CNN.com article:

...." According to Michigan law, welfare recipients must report any changes in assets or income to the agency within 10 days.


The department "relies on clients being forthcoming about their actual financial status. If they are not, and continue to accept benefits, they may face criminal investigation and be required to pay back those benefits," Director Maura Corrigan said in a statement. "....
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Good. Now, State of Michigan, go after her and make an example to get the message out. The state owes it to the rest of their citizens to stop this garbage.

[hey_moe]

I really like her last statement she made >>> "It's hard. I am struggling." give me a freaking break. The taxpayers brought her the winning ticket and she is SILL BITCHING about being broke and struggling. A half of million dollars ...how manyy of you guys would still be broke.

She is no longer getting the benefits...

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/07/us/mic...html?hpt=hp_c2

[andersel]

I believe that the large sum lottery win should make this individual ineligeble to receive further benefits, and that he/she should, in good conscience refuse them.

At the same time it should be noted that those with an actual need should not ever be subject to punative and excessive regulatory scrutiny.

If you need help you should get. If you don't need help you should not take it.

LA

[wombat666]

A half of million dollars ...how manyy of you guys would still be broke.

Well Mike just a couple of calculations and we have $500K = 12 months 'Good Living', or perhaps enough for a new Lexus GT V10 or maybe a new Porsche GT3 and some petrol money.

[Gdavis101]

It doesn't say much for her integrity, but on the other hand that is what is wrong with this country.. A lot of people think they have some sort of entitlement to Welfare and it ruins it for the people that really need it. Just makes a mockery out of the Welfare system and bankrupts the government and affects other programs like medicare and social security and people like her do not care.

[stansdds]

It doesn't say much for her integrity, but on the other hand that is what is wrong with this country.. A lot of people think they have some sort of entitlement to Welfare and it ruins it for the people that really need it. Just makes a mockery out of the Welfare system and bankrupts the government and affects other programs like medicare and social security and people like her do not care.

Well said.

[norab]

Well Mike just a couple of calculations and we have $500K = 12 months 'Good Living', or perhaps enough for a new Lexus GT V10 or maybe a new Porsche GT3 and some petrol money.

for me, the 500K would pay off my mortage, put college money away for my two daughters, and still leave me with about 350K still in the bank, so I'd call myself well off, alternately my wife and I could take 9 years off from work without breaking a sweat, so I would call it living "good", so I guess it's your personal viewpoint

[OBIO]

GIve me 500 grand and ask me if I'm struggling. I would answer...Not any more. I'd put that half million in a secure savings account or a lock box or some such...and "pay" myself $20 thousand a year for the next 25 years. At that time, I'd be 68 years old and ready for the nursing home.

OBIO

[wombat666]

for me, the 500K would pay off my mortage, put college money away for my two daughters, and still leave me with about 350K still in the bank, so I'd call myself well off, alternately my wife and I could take 9 years off from work without breaking a sweat, so I would call it living "good", so I guess it's your personal viewpoint

Not only personal viewpoint but also personal circumstances, we have no kids, owe no money and work our own hours .......and my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek.