Personal Bankruptcy Laws

American Voices

October 26, 2005 | ISSUE 41•43

A new bankruptcy law went into effect last week, making it harder for consumers to clear their debts with Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What do you think?

If they didn't want to go bankrupt, people should have thought about that before deciding to pursue their dreams.

Kelley Wyler
Bank Teller
I'm sure that whatever happens, that man with question marks on his suit will be able to help.

Don Rensalear
Systems Analyst
And just in time for the new restrictions to apply to the hurricane victims, too! Who said there's no such thing as miracles?

Claude Connelloy
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