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Re:Fewer young men are in the labor force, more are living a... by paulddraper on Friday June 11, 2021 @05:36PM (#27478812)
I'm not his doctor, and I don't know either.

But is that one thing going to stop him from ever working/living a productive life?

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Re:Fewer young men are in the labor force, more are living a... by t-writescode on Friday June 11, 2021 @05:40PM (#27478841)
Yes, if the jobs he can get pay him less than the medical care and stipend he gets for free every month.

If you lose disability by starting to work, suddenly life becomes a lot more expensive and you can't afford things.

The Welfare Gap is real.

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