Do you feel there is a social stigma attached to declaring bankruptcy?
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Gerald Medel, office clerk
Yes. Bankruptcy implies bad choices.
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Melvina Vallentyne, early childhood educator
It’s definitely seen as a bad thing. It follows you through your life.
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Michael Ambrose, marketing assistant
Not really. These are tough times we’re living through.
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Jessica Aliaga Labun, fourth-year student
There is definitely a stigma, what with a lot of fraud going on.
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Barry Mcleod, fifth-year student
Totally. It’s one of the most negative things you can file for.
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Makaria Aliaga Labun, fourth-year student
It’s not bad. It’s just difficult to live without money.
Published in Volume 65, Number 18 of The Uniter (February 3, 2011)