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Originally Posted by GordonBlue
I'd rather people make posts about not caring if people steal food over most of what's posted here.
The majority of posts on this are from people who are either doing fine, or notice the increase in prices but are not really struggling. It's just mild concern about their situation and some sympathy for those who are now getting left behind. They likely don't see different in their social circle.
At least the posts about stealing food recognize that some people are at a point where no amount of budgeting or advice can rescue them. They know it's not just thugs wanting drug money or a new video game.
If I wasn't too chicken to steal because of the possible consequences, I'd be doing it right now. Next month that fear might not stop me, the way things are going.
All you're coming in here with is nothing but righteous indignation.
At least many others here realize how lucky they are, and are sharing that fact.
your concern for people that are not doing well seems to be at the level of that guy in Ontario who is offering people a place to put their tent for $500 a month, or the Kelloggs CEO saying cereal is a good dinner option.
If I was next to you at a Wal-Mart and you saw me put a loaf of bread in my bag without scanning it, would you narc me out?
None of this makes me feel good. The anxiety of my situation and shame I haven't done better is so bad it's often all I feel and makes me puke in the mornings.
So yeah I hope people are willing to do a little mental gymnastics to not care about a little theft from the companies making record profits in the food business. beats being told I could be ok if I did a better budget or just "cut back"
At least people who are centre or lean left have a little compassion and decency. Everyone I meet on the right does not give a crap, as long as they get theirs.
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I wouldn’t have ratted you until the shot at people with a different political view so absolutely will be warning the grocery stores now
I haven’t seen any posts not showing empathy . Many good suggestions in here.
I’m not sure what suggestions or more empathy you expect from a message board ? No one here is responsible for your situation (I Hope /assume)
It’s a harsh reality but if you can not afford to pay your bills / sustain your life on your current income and can’t cut back there is only one option. You need more income . Unfortunently that is the only solution. I’m not saying that it is easy to do . But coming in here and lambasting people who are trying to be constructive (or apparently are right leaning) because you have it worse isn’t helping anything - yourself included