nun
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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- Feb 17, 2006
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It's funny because I fall down on the personal responsibility side of the aisle (to the right if you know what I mean). But I would be a fool NOT to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves.
Some here criticize, and question whether I can look my kids in the eye. Now I'll have more time to spend with them. I try to explain to them that the system is frequently broken in many places. But I would not in good conscience be able to council them against receiving free money when offered. Because they will be paying it back. While all the current folks on this board will be ER'd, my kids will be slaving away paying taxes to repay the debt currently incurred and to pay the social welfare benefits (medicare and SS) of those retired. Thems the breaks.
I guess no one wants to hear about how my kids will probably get free or nearly free lunches at school either? (gas to FIRE gas to FIRE)
WOW! I think the issue is that you received something of value that has in some way helped you on your road to ER and you now plan to default on your loan. I'm glad my Dad didn't act like you, he would never have been able to justify such behaviour.