This really belongs in the Paul Rand thread, but I wish to remain anonymous. I work full time + take extra jobs for past 36 years, 32 in a professional field, but at low pay for reasons of faith. Due to medical debt, I am for the first time ever, forced to take groceries from a no questions asked Protestant food pantry. It was that or risk my still tenuous health by not eating, forgoing necessary medication, or not paying the rent. IMO, those employers who claim to be Christian as is mine, should pay their employees a living wage whether the government legislates it or not. I inquired about SNAP only to be told I do not qualify. To receive government assistance, I have to have a dependent child or be unemployed for six months. I am single and must support myself. Did I do the right thing or not? I see government assistance as to be avoided at nearly all costs. Once on welfare, few ever get off it.