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To: Skeeter Bug who wrote (119421)9/29/2009 12:39:16 AM
From: S. maltophilia2 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 132070
 
I think a lot of people would be willing to properly fund Medicare if they realized that they may very well be otherwise confronted with their mother-in-law's cancer diagnosis, or may themselves be forced to ingratiate themselves with their son-in- law or die destitute. Likewise, many offspring would find their inheritances going to pay for their beloved parent's last month in ICU.
Same deal with Social Security. It keeps my parents independent. Good thing- Bill Gates can't afford a house big enough for both of them.



To: Skeeter Bug who wrote (119421)9/29/2009 10:27:40 AM
From: Knighty Tin1 Recommendation  Read Replies (4) | Respond to of 132070
 
They funded the programs. Then used the funds for other budget items. Shoot, I do that all the time. Someone is always dipping into my long term nursing care savings to lease courtesans, whatever that is. <VBG> By the time I get dotty (pretty much last year), I will only be able to afford ugly nurses.


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