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This is an interesting story that shows one of the many effects of the dried up job market. A "loving couple" is divorcing in order to collect government benefits from a previous marriage. The article is from the Huffington Post, and it is an original piece (which is unusual for them). Take a look at the comments section. The quality of those opinions may be dubious, but the quantity (14 pages of comments) certainly illustrates the reach of the new media.
This is a piece from the BBC that tries to explain the global downturn with graphic aids. Although it doesn't really explain the story behind the downturn, it does illustrate the massive government response to it. The guide really shows just how big of a mess it is. And the BBC is, of course, a pretty reliable source to use when talking about the economy.
I call that true love, with a financial twist. Some may think that this goes against everything that marriage stands for, but I agree with the wife in this article that all their are doing is a financial thing, and not involving love or spirituality. I think it pretty savvy that they are doing this, and perhaps more couples should consider this course.
ReplyDeleteI feel it's odd if you think about it that the government would still be willing to give Mary McCurnin the survivor's benefits considering the husband died 20 years ago. I don't see how the benefits would not have been nulled after having A. been remarried or B. not claiming them within a given amount of time after the death.
ReplyDeletei feel like this shows that the economic depression is not only affecting industries, titans, and normal peoples jobs but the discussion about health care is forcing marriages to end just so the other person is able to pay off health care debts and necessary operations. not only are people losing there jobs there losing there ability to live because health care is so expensive and not the whole country is able to afford it. the economic crisis is affecting way to many stages in a humans life, displayed by this article.
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ReplyDeleteI think Vicky is right, these rather obscure articles seem to give us an idea of how this crisis is effecting every aspect of our lives.
ReplyDeleteRyan, I think the survivor benefits only kick in once the surviving spouse reaches a certain age, I believe they said 60 in the article. Its for older people who need help because they are on their own.
Can we talk about those graphs in class? I was a little confused by some of them...