Wizard wrote on Feb 25, 2008 2:27 PM:
" To TRIB READER Thanks for the understanding,I have no minor children.You must be aware that the Wisconsin "Badgercare plan also requires you to have minor children or be pregnant. The problem lies were the adults are the wage earners. THIS WOMAN IS A LEGAL AMERICAN HELPING OUR TROOPS and was on the job. The only outlet for people with no insurance and no minor children is SAINT CLARES in LaCrosse.You must meet income guidelines there too,Thank all those who volunteer for St Clares!! "
Rserp1 wrote on Feb 24, 2008 7:30 PM:
" To all you people that say stuff like, "Send her Back" and "Real Hero's" need to get educated.
She is as real a Hero as any American serving this country and maybe more so.
She has come from a country that treats women like dogs and she came here to help train Soliders so they can be better equiped to ensure your way of life and freedom.
She would be labled a traitor by many in her country and surley killed.
And after all that you get on here and kick her like a dog.
Shame on you! "
TribReader wrote on Feb 24, 2008 6:35 PM:
" To Wizard: Unfortunately, you are fighting the bureacracy because it appears you do NOT have MINOR children in your household. I am well aware that many people applying for disability and medical assistance die waiting for their claim to be processed or approved. But this woman has TWO minor children in her household and no income. Therefore, they SHOULD qualify for medical assistance. My family has already been in your shoes. We've walked that mile! Also, there is a letter circulating asking for $700/month. "
Whiskerflickins wrote on Feb 24, 2008 2:52 PM:
" Seems the author of this semi-sad tale doesn't want us to know how much her rent is. Maybe it is 7, 8, or 9 hundred? "
Mack wrote on Feb 24, 2008 1:35 PM:
" America needs to get out of the Hobby War Business but judging by the hate and fear on this blog that is not likely to happen. "
Chronic Complainer wrote on Feb 24, 2008 12:51 PM:
" I would donate money to send her back to Iraq. Where do I send it? "
JD5400 wrote on Feb 24, 2008 12:36 PM:
" These people in Viroqua have lost their minds. I happened to stop at the post office there last two Friday's ago and there were people outside with signs that read "stop murdering Iraqi's" and "U.S. troops are murdering Iraqi's". I personally had a hard time not running them over with my truck. Like someone else said, IF she is a legitimate U.S. citizen, there are plenty of progams to help. I too donate my money to disabled vet funds, for the true hero's. Several hundred for rent in Viroqua and a kid in private school, that is above average, I will tell you that. "
Wizard wrote on Feb 24, 2008 12:23 PM:
" To: TRIB READER I am a disabled person, it might take up to four years to get Medical Assistance or MA. Hope you get busted up sometime and face the bureacracy. I have been unanable to walk for a year and get nothing from the government other than food stamps and energy assistance which I am grateful for.Hope you break both of your legs so you can put your feet in your mouth. "
nana3 wrote on Feb 24, 2008 11:04 AM:
" This woman is probably getting state aid, and she is probably much better off financially than many english speaking Americans. Don't aliens have to take a written test to become a legal citizen? Are the tests printed in any chosen language? Maybe she should go back to her home country, they would surely help her pay her rent, buy her food, cloth her children, oh wait a minute, she wouldn't have any rights in her home country or any government help!
I AGREE WITH whimzy, LET'S HELP OUR VETS. "
CJ wrote on Feb 24, 2008 10:10 AM:
" This had to have happened last year as new training hasn't started. These Civilian on the Battlefield contractors could care less about the folks they contract as it's a business they just want to get paid. "
whimzy wrote on Feb 24, 2008 9:02 AM:
" I feel for her to an extent.
However this statement "While Al-Jabouri is an American citizen, she speaks very little English and has a difficult time functioning in the area" gets me. Learn the language.
Also, where are all these groups wishing to help when it's a Caucasian, English speaking, individual needing help?
I'd prefer to give my money to Disabled Veterans of the Armed Services, who also are in need and many seem to forget. "
Wheezer wrote on Feb 24, 2008 5:41 AM:
" Whiskerflickins, please check your glasses. The article says "several hundred", not seven hundred dollars for rent! And people wonder how rumors get started...... "
TribReader wrote on Feb 24, 2008 2:36 AM:
" Strange, this woman was living in a neighboring county last October and had been there for months. How did she end up in Viroqua? She was employed by a contractor at Ft McCoy as a "civililan on the battlefield" or COB. Most of those people were contracted or basically self employed. As an American citizen she could be qualified for food stamps and medical assistance and maybe even W2 (replaced welfare). W2 assistance would almost pay her rent. If eligible for workman's comp, they would pay for her surgery, not just part. Doesn't this woman have any friends left back in the Arabic community in Michigan? "
Whiskerflickins wrote on Feb 24, 2008 12:12 AM:
" At $700 per month she must have one of the nicest places in town...ask the landlord to donate. "
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