Do you feel there is a social stigma attached to declaring bankruptcy?

  • Gerald Medel, office clerk

    Yes. Bankruptcy implies bad choices.

  • Melvina Vallentyne, early childhood educator

    It’s definitely seen as a bad thing. It follows you through your life.

  • Michael Ambrose, marketing assistant

    Not really. These are tough times we’re living through.

  • Jessica Aliaga Labun, fourth-year student

    There is definitely a stigma, what with a lot of fraud going on.

  • Barry Mcleod, fifth-year student

    Totally. It’s one of the most negative things you can file for.

  • 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)

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