Priorities in South Carolina are twisted

I’m so tired of hearing about all the money and effort in regards to animal fighting. Dog, chicken, cat, fish, bug etc. Want to know what I want to hear? I want to hear about programs for people like me – born and raised here, love my state and yet left behind.

I’m 31, single and make less than $25,000 a year. My daughter, mother, father, brother and I all live in the same rented home to try and make ends meet.

I can’t afford health insurance. I was denied Medicaid coverage for my daughter because I make $120 too much a month. I was denied food stamps because I make $60 too much a month.

I can’t even qualify for grants to better my education to try and make more money to support my family.

I don’t give two cents about who is fighting what critter. Maybe if I sit on my butt, pretend to look for a job then I’ll get Medicaid, food stamps and a government check. Since that seems to be the only way South Carolina takes care of its people.

Jennifer Sands

Edgemoor