No worries, Laurie...I understand exactly what you meant to write, but I feel the use of the term "cheat the system" is incorrect. I worked for many years, had a good job, and paid my fair share in Federal taxes. My ability to keep my moods straight failed me to the point that I went through 7 jobs in 4 years.

I smoked for 35 years & quit in 2014 (I quit drinking over a decade ago). I used the purchase of the new car as an added incentive to stay stopped. For decades I was smoking three to three & a half cartons a week - which, by the end of my smoking career, amounted to about $170 a month...the exact amount of my car payment. If I start smoking again, the car goes back to the bank.

Anyways, I'm sorry I just ranted (& it certainly wasn't directed at you!), but there was an article in the Washington Post today that detailed peoples' attitudes about folks with MI being on disability, & the government's attempts to slash funding. It's just an open wound today. I'll attach the article in case others want to get ticked off:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/class...=.16799b0ee549

Again, Laurie, I understand what you meant to write & I'm sorry I wrote my "editorial" in the event that I hurt you.