I sure hope that was not a shot at me. No, I am not working or paying taxes at the moment.

No, it was not a shot at you. I did not know that you were unemployed at the moment.

I do not agree with your persistent position that the only people receiving government assistance are those too lazy to work.

I never said that all people on the dole are too lazy to work. I believe that there are way too many of them, though.

This week I have a second interview with a sensational software development company. They are very hard to get in with, as you might imagine. I am going to give it my best shot.

Good luck and please don't screw this opportunity up for yourself. This is not a shot - you have been known to be your own worst enemy...