To claim or not to claim

[mamaof4]

For what it is worth, I can see the edited versions of threads and compare them.

Also- in terms of the difference between tax fraud/evasion etc and Mugging (assault/battery/robbery) can be complex. The US system is different from Canada's but in the US at least tax crimes are considered federal and assault/battery/robbery are considered at the state level.

[kassiemom]

Thank you all for the answers and support.

[cfred]

Wow! I've not been coming in here much over the past few months...for this very reason. How did it go from a woman asking about issuing receipts to this? Jeez...it's like working in a daycare centre again, but with more anonymity (this is not a good thing). Rachael, my goodness! Did her simple question really warrant you ripping this woman a new orifice? Whether or not she's planning to claim or not isn't really the issue. She asked a simple question and you started flipping like a ninja all over her ass without really knowing the back story. Perhaps pouring a cup of tea (and some wine later) would be a good idea....just chill out!

I, too, am a single mother of 3 children. Like you, no child support and this is my sole source of income. This does not make anyone special enough to warrant that sort of treatment of someone in any forum. Take your hostilities out on someone who deserves them....that's what exhusbands are for

[Rachael]

She asked a simple question and you started flipping like a ninja all over her ass without really knowing the back story. .....Take your hostilities out on someone who deserves them....that's what exhusbands are for

Hard to do with dead husband though! Damn that not knowing the back story judgemental view :-)

[cfred]

Sorry about your husband. That really is a tough hand. However, I maintain, there really isn't a need to be a complete witch toward someone. We can all recognize unwarranted nastiness when we see it. It just wasn't that big of a deal, but you spent a significant amount of time tearing strips off this woman and saying things that, I suspect, in a public situation without anonymity, you probably wouldn't have been so hostile...at least that's my hope. I don't get the impression that you're a complete witch, but rather found a place to let loose without any real repercussions. This site is rife with people attacking each other, complaining and seeking attention. There's really no need to add to that atmosphere. It's counterproductive, immature and, frankly, completely unnecessary.

I also realize that the comment about your husband was designed to make me feel terrible for my flippant remark about exhusbands. I truly am sorry for what can only be a very hard situation for you. I'm sure it was terrible. I could not possibly know that and, since my statement actually had no judgmental connotations whatsoever, I can't help but think bringing this info to light was for a specific reaction from me. I stated the obvious. If you want attention, just seek it in a kinder, gentler way. Most of the people in here are pretty decent folk if you treat them with respect. I'm done with this thread now, so have at it and let loose on me if you wish....not all that bothered. But a word of advice...get over it. It just doesn't matter and isn't worth alienating yourself from your peers.

[AmandaKDT]

Wow! I've not been coming in here much over the past few months...for this very reason. How did it go from a woman asking about issuing receipts to this? Jeez...it's like working in a daycare centre again, but with more anonymity (this is not a good thing). Rachael, my goodness! Did her simple question really warrant you ripping this woman a new orifice? Whether or not she's planning to claim or not isn't really the issue. She asked a simple question and you started flipping like a ninja all over her ass without really knowing the back story. Perhaps pouring a cup of tea (and some wine later) would be a good idea....just chill out!

Funny how you mentioned this because I was just thinking the other day that it had been awhile since there had been any drama on here...so much for that!