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To: Lane3 who wrote (57129)	7/31/2004 10:51:10 AM
From: Mary Cluney	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793696

<<< To the extent that people are given charity they will be motivated to get out of that situation. A bit of hunger at some point in one's life is not entirely a bad thing. Conversely, to the extent that they receive an entitlement, they will lobby for more and bigger entitlements and inspire others to also go after their share. It's just human nature. A system based on entitlements is not sustainable, at least not in a culture of freedom and diversity.>>> That is one way to look at it and I will not be able to prove to you that you are wrong. Nevertheless, I have absolute faith that if people have a choice between good and evil, right or wrong, they will always make the right choice. I don't see many kids when asked what they want to be or do when they grow up, will say they want to be a slacker, they want to live off of the dole, they will try to get away with as much as possible. It is only later on when things get all screwed up and their choices become more limited that perverse behavior wins out. This "tough love Stuff" is already after the fact when things are already screwed up and does not stand much chance of doing much real good. At best it could make you feel a little better that people are not getting away with anything, but does not solve any real problems.