SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: tejek who wrote (162411)2/27/2003 5:00:41 PM
From: Tenchusatsu   of 1577074
 
Ted, <I don't think most people really like the fact they are welfare.>

If anything, I'm all for getting rid of the stigma against welfare recipients. Adding to their shame only increases the cycle of dependency, for these people will feel more and more discouraged to pull themselves out of the cycle.

I guess it all goes back to the notion of doing things all the way, or not at all. If we're going to give welfare, let's also provide enough to make the recipients more responsible and accountable to themselves. Let's not toss in other things like day care into the welfare mix. That only encourages more people to take the free ride than try and earn it themselves. After all, people need to know that there is no such thing as a free ride.

By the way, sorry to hear about your friend. At least you recognize that welfare is not going to solve his problems. I wish it were that easy, though.

Tenchusatsu
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News