As Predicted....

[Aroura]

Sorry Aroura, if you're going to use an article to make a point about wealthy getting SSI benefits, at least be accurate about it.

Sorry Joods, if you are going to make a point about how this type of comment isn't nasty, at least be accurate about it.

I'm just pointing out that perhaps you don't even realize how personal and passive aggressive this sort of comment appears.

Did it upset you when I phrased it back at you?
Any sentence that begins "sorry but" is already not sorry, it's sarcastic. And the phrase "at least be" implies all sorts of negatives about the person you aim it at. Saying you just pointed out an error is not true. You pointed out the error in a way that was hurtful.

I am perhaps overly sensitive right now, but I've started analyzing language a lot lately, because it really matters how you say something.

At any rate, you're smart. You don't need me or Mr. Brewer to Google things for you, so in the future I will refrain.

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Also, a little googling shows that people of all incomes are still eligible for disability.

There is also a thing called SSDI, which is for those individuals who have worked and paid into the system. It pays out much more than SSI benefits and it is not considered a welfare based program.

SSI and SSDI are two completely different things and the claim brewer was making didn't involve SSDI at all. It strictly mentioned SSI benefits. 

Going directly to the Social Security Administration's website, as opposed to relying on secondhand or thirdhand information is where I went to get my information because it's the official government website for the SSA.

I know, I actually get SSDI. But I know my income does not effect it.

I simply just got the A and I confused.

My apologies for butting into the conversation.