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In reply to the discussion: I am so sad right now. I need to vent and them take a break for a while. [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)12. I am so sorry. I understand why your heart is broken.
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I am so sad right now. I need to vent and them take a break for a while. [View all]
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
OP
I agree that credit checks should not be allowed as a factor in hiring.....
Swede Atlanta
Sep 2013
#4
+1 the relentless right wing talk machine has been destroying our country for years
Faygo Kid
Sep 2013
#6
Doesn't change the fact that it's fundamentally both cruel and pointless.
nomorenomore08
Sep 2013
#37
Abortion might be the #1 issue for some Catholics..But as a single issue not much impact.
busterbrown
Sep 2013
#64
It is basically discriminatory because we all know how discrimination is rampant in the credit
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#31
I hope we can get some in the media to pay attention to this and some more in Congress. nt
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#32
Sorry, kelliekat. I've been poor and it's just a soul-sucker. Especially when, like your daughter
toby jo
Sep 2013
#23
I feel for your daughter. May God bless her and may her fortunes be turned around. n/t
totodeinhere
Sep 2013
#29
We let "Christian Dominionists" infiltrate our Government. These results were expected.
blkmusclmachine
Sep 2013
#43
The corporate thugs are empowered because they have not been held accountable
Jefferson23
Sep 2013
#50
Sane states have banned the practice of blanket credit checks for potential employees.
Gormy Cuss
Sep 2013
#56
WOW!!! Thanks fellow DUers for all your kind words and suggestions. I never dreamed so many would
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#67
The growing use of credit ratings by employers and housing creates a new debtor's prison
suffragette
Sep 2013
#71