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  • in reply to: Are people really hungry? (newspaper column) #21653

    Renea
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    National Statistics show that more than 12 million people in the United States are "food insecure" and don't on a consistent basis know where their next meal is coming from. I work with low income and homeless families struggling each day to feed their families. With unemployment at over 11 percent in Florida, we have many families struggling to keep a roof over their heads, and after paying electric and water there isn't much left for food, not to mention prescriptions. Yes, you can get a meal at most fast food restaurants for under $5 or a hamburger for $1, but when you are feeding a family on an unemployment or minimum wage budget, there just isn't enough. There is no $1 to spare for a hamburger, and the number of hungry children and families is growing.

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    Name : Renea, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : late 50s, City : Jacksonville, State : FL Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Are people really hungry? (newspaper column) #21654

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    If you're that out of touch, you should go to work in D.C. - you'd fit right in.

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    Name : Renea, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : late 50s, City : Jacksonville, State : FL Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Are people really hungry? (newspaper column) #21679

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    I know it must be hard to believe for a salaried professional to understand but there are many people who do not have a dollar - I deal with them every day and try to help them find work. What an absolutely arrogant question.

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    Name : Renea, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : late 50s, City : Jacksonville, State : FL Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Skaters and Preps #21099

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    First of all, there is no exact definition of any high school stereotype, but I can give you a better grasp of what you're dealing with when the term 'skater' is brought up. When the term is mentioned, most people will probably immediately think of a long-haired, dirty, tight-jean wearing pot-head. The other common skater look would be a New Era baseball hat pointing south-east in relation to the persons head, with a big shirt and semi baggy jeans. No matter what they're wearing, 'pot-head' is always included. The unusual thing about 'skaters' is that most of the people who fit the description of "pot-head, burn-out, ect..." don't actually skateboard. Its hard to nail down a clear description of an actual skater, just like it would be for a hockey player, or a painter. It is simply an activity that attracts people of all walks.

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    Name : Renea, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : late 50s, City : Jacksonville, State : FL Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Southern men with ball caps in restaurants #21087

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    If one was raised in a religious family, one would not wear a hat while eating for the same reason one would not wear a hat in church. God is presumed to be present in both cases. That's why we say "grace." Besides, it looks terribly uncouth.

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    Name : Renea, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : late 50s, City : Jacksonville, State : FL Country : United States, 
    in reply to: Guess who’s coming (newspaper column) #21594

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    I'm a 48-year-old female with children, and all their friends were welcome in my home as long as they behaved as they should. It's not what you are that makes you a friend, it's who you are. What a weird question. Get over yourself. I invite whomever I want into my home, regardless of race.

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    Name : Renea, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : late 50s, City : Jacksonville, State : FL Country : United States, 
    in reply to: ‘Nice’ Jewish boys (and girls)? #20528

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    If a Jew dated a Gentile, the mother would say, "Can't you find a nice Jewish boy (or girl)?" This comes from concerns that if Jews intermarry, it will lead to the end of Jewish culture. So every Jewish boy and girl is urged to find a "nice Jewish" mate. The phrase stuck and is used for many other reasons now.

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    Name : Renea, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : late 50s, City : Jacksonville, State : FL Country : United States, 
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