I have written previously of the problem being faced in Britain where many of their welfare recipients have the “why bother” attitude with regards to finding a job. As it turns out, some residents of New Orleans do not differ much from their neighbors across the pond:

What are people who receive FEMA assistance doing to help themselves? That’s the question NBC 15’s Andrea Ramey asked those who have been staying for free in hotel rooms after they moved out of FEMA supplied travel trailers. What she found out is there are some who are doing very little.

The scorching heat puts many at the Quality Inn poolside, but for Gwenester Malone, she chooses to beat the heat by setting her thermostat to sixty degrees. Malone’s room for the past three months, along with three meals daily, have all been paid for by taxpayers.

“Do you work?” asked NBC 15’s Andrea Ramey.

“No. I’m not working right now,” said Malone.

Malone says she can’t drive and it’s too hot outside to find work within walking distance. “Since the storm, I haven’t had any energy or pep to go get a job, but when push comes to shove, I will,” said Malone.

I believe it is time for push to come to shove for Malone and others who feel the same way. Had Mrs. Malone stated that she was having difficulty finding employment, I might be inclined to have a little sympathy for her. Her response that it is too hot to find work within walking distance however is an insult to Americans who goto work everyday so she can continue her 3 year vacation.

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