I am proud to say that I am an ex-comercial fishermen that turned down assistance years ago.Thought it was bull [Bleeeeep!] then and still do.

I do not work for money per say.I work for the satisfaction of my pride and ethics.Federal assistance given to me through the state does not fit that agenda very well.I do not make much framing houses or pouring concrete or siding a house.I do though get to turn around every day and the evidence of my hard work stares me in the eye.