tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432089.post3066737404178107929..comments2024-02-20T14:35:46.280-08:00Comments on Bay Views: StarvationBay Viewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760942927620035881noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432089.post-65252256842254266052011-03-25T12:01:10.171-07:002011-03-25T12:01:10.171-07:00I think ... I hope, that the above comment was mad...I think ... I hope, that the above comment was made in jest. If it were serious I would have to suggest that redistribution of wealth is when government takes it away from one person and gives it to another. Food banks are voluntary efforts to assist those in need and is very much a part of capitalism.Bay Viewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760942927620035881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432089.post-21258493466026729702011-03-25T08:20:35.152-07:002011-03-25T08:20:35.152-07:00What happened to the free enterprise system being ...What happened to the free enterprise system being the solution. Isn't this a redistribution of wealth?<br /><br />Food banks sound like socialism to me.<br /><br />Begging on the streets builds character. Homelessness makes people appreciate freedom. Let them burn flags to stay warm. <br /><br />Live free or die. Social darwinism rules. The rich are better cause they have money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432089.post-61235401048981223652011-03-18T18:57:15.705-07:002011-03-18T18:57:15.705-07:00While I agree this is an issue, I can not help but...While I agree this is an issue, I can not help but wonder what happened to the concept that is the basis for this country, one is supposed to be innocent until found guilty.<br /><br /><br />NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432089.post-53807853258395032992011-03-15T19:58:49.423-07:002011-03-15T19:58:49.423-07:00The above concerned citizen is right, but the key ...The above concerned citizen is right, but the key is how do you stop this. It cost, last time I checked about $40 per test to screen people for drugs. Something the food banks do not have the wherewithal to do. Then what we are faced with is how do we justify not helping families that we have no reason to believe are guilty of the abuse mentioned. Some people in our community have taken upon themselves the right to condemn by rumor and innuendo. Not exactly a scientific method, and destructive to the innocent. This, though is a conversation that must take place and an answer sought. Perhaps the state could require a urine test before benefits are awarded, but then in families where there are guilty and innocent living together, they would obviously front the drug free to represent the family. We cannot justify punishing the children of these familes, even if the parents are guilty. The only alternative in that case would be to place the children in foster care, a daunting task. One that makes as many mistakes as the rumor mills do. Given a choice, I prefer to error on the side of generosity.Bay Viewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760942927620035881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10432089.post-50553104984598947562011-03-15T18:52:48.295-07:002011-03-15T18:52:48.295-07:00I've seen too many people in the area spending...I've seen too many people in the area spending their cash on drugs and alcohol, and getting their food at the Athol food bank. This is a large part of the problem. <br /><br />Sad to see kids go hungry because of some self serving adults.<br /><br />How can this be stopped?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com