According to a survey released yesterday by Quinnipiac University, 64% of Americans feel that the Obama's mortgage plan is unfair to people who pay their mortgage on time. I guess this means that people who have been paying their mortgages on time and in accordance with their mortgage documents would like to see their payments reduced as well. Typical.
Sometimes I like to read the comments on stories around the Internet. Well I saw a couple from this story that I thought you would enjoy. Just listen to the reasoning of these people ... and remember, they can vote. That would explain why things are the way they are.
This one is from Barbara:
"This is the whole problem with our country, too many greedy people. It's all about "me, me, and me. What about us. We should all be willing to help each other. I am 62 yrs old, work 2 jobs, and barely make ends meet. I am running about 2 weeks behind on my mortgage and can't get caught up. I am charged around $30 extra for my lateness. I had surgery and had to go without pay for 2 weeks and this got me behind. I'm sure this plan won't help me. Let it help people that need it more. . I am not complaining like the rest of you. Having a home means everything to me. If this plan can help people stay in their homes or help them out with their mortgage so they can get caught up., I say "Praise God". Greedy people don't have a clue what it means to do without. Don't judge until you walk a mile in some one else's shoes. God will be pleased that we help each other. Some people have lost their jobs, does that mean they are "DEAD BEATS". Rethink that quote, you may be in the same situation some day."
It would seem that Barbara defines "greedy" as someone who has handled their finances responsibly. Par for the course.
And this one is from Gene /Connie Garvin:
"We should all appreciate what our President is doing for us. He is doing his best to save this country. There are fortunate people that can pay mortgages on time and a lot of people that can't. What is wrong if we help people that are in need. We are all Americans and should stand for each other. President Obama you are the best President and please continue on your mission for America. We appreciate everything you do for us."
So Gene and Connie have a different take. The people who handle their finances properly aren't necessarily "greedy." They're just lucky.
Now ... think we can find someone who will take the heat for the mismanagement of their own finances?
I, for one, won't waste too much time on that.