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Originally Posted by bigrobwoot
Regardless of her own situation, those people exist. And I said that people don't have too much shame to ask for handouts. If people have no problem staying on welfare indefinitely, it causes a problem for everyone.
I don't contribute anything to charities. But that's my point: I shouldn't have to. Making me pay for everyone's healthcare, etc is forcing me to pay into "charity". That's what I'm against. Let me make my own decisions of where my money should go.
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Careful what you wish for. I think as you mature a bit, you may note that the future holds uncertainty regardless of how good your decisions are. You may find yourself in a situation where you are caring for a loved one encapable of full rehabilitation or any number of other scenarios where you'll need help.
I think we all agree that help should not be so readily available that a significant number can choose to live off of the help instead of taking care of themselves, but the government is in the best position (better than charities) to regulate the help and, as Sperry indicated, spread the load over everyone so that it's not a significant drain.
The real issue with any of these programs is abuse. Nobody benefits from moochers except the moocher.