Quote Originally Posted by Cataholic View Post
This is how I see Marigold's post. Some people find much comfort in tradition, the old way, etc. So, when someone else does something that is in opposition to that, it is threatening to that person's belief system. That person, with the threatened belief system *must* come out swinging in order to 'stay on top'. AND, that is totally okay, as we must all do what feels right or best for us. But, it shouldn't be that in order for one to feel better about ones' self, that one needs to make others feel bad.

Now, for the record, I do not 'believe' in marriage, per se. I mean, if you find that one special person, that is a wonderful, fantastic thing. And, I support you in your legally binding contract of marriage. But, that doesn't mean it is for me. Marriage is a state issue first and foremost- though many also have it religiously blessed.

I feel no 'need' to be married. I believe in other countries, "marriage" is less prevelant than here- but, I have not any research to link.

Many, many women find themselves in marriages that frankly- should anything happen to the male, will be in deep doo doo should the marriage fail. That would keep me up at night, fraught with worry. I think ALL people should be able to stand on their own two feed and provide for those they either bring into the world- or aquire along the way.

The larger issue I have with Marigold's 'research' (and I am not speaking solely of this thread, as she has made these comments at other times) is the large brush, and largely anti- human comments she makes about those she sees underneath her, status wise.

Insurance (LOL, I am pulling it back into topic) should be available to all. Even that poor guy that called her, asking about CareSource. I can imagine his frustration.
In the past, I've seen broad statements made by Marigold. Thanks for explaining this so well, Cataholic. To tell you the truth, this is exactly what I was thinking.

This statement is really hard to believe. Marigold, where are you getting these ideas of your's? I raised my children alone and they turned out remarkably well totally without welfare. Welfare never crossed my mind. I would gladly let you speak to both of them and perhaps they could shed some light on your twisted view of the subject. To me, you imply that a woman needs a man to survive. I am guessing what's next is that you think all the children of single parents are ignorant and uneducated. Does that sound unrealistic? So does your statement I quoted.

Some of the statements you make are utterly ridiculous. This is one of them. As you would like us to believe, I suppose, you have been fortunate to live a perfect life with the perfect family unit in a place that has been nothing but perfect. Every time someone tries to point out how off base you are, you have a fit over why people are disagreeing with you. I can only believe that you do this for sport. Surely you don't really support these comments do you?

Heaven forbid you should ever need help. I simply don't know how you're going to try to get it, you being of the upper crust, you know? After the Appalachian thread, I said I would never enter this territory again. However, the quote I listed was far too tempting to not at least ask about it.

Question: The guy that asked you about CareSource::with an answer like the one he gave, there had to be something to provoke him. Ya think? I'm sure we'll never hear the rest of that story.

I have to add this; sometimes you seem to be on a fairly decent path and BOOM, you blurt out another one of your questionable, opinionated, extremely broad, statements. Some of the things you say make some sense. It's too bad you so quickly negate all the good you may have done with one of your bloopers.