But if everyone is guaranteed "the resources they genuinely need to enjoy a good standard of living," what compels anyone to work as hard as they can in order to earn it? Why can't I just sit back, sip a margarita, and let others do the work? I'll still get my daily allotment, right?
I think that this is one of the inherent drawbacks of a welfare state. Any maybe I'm a cynic, but the people who would take this approach in a welfare state seem to me to be the ones that wouldn't be motivated by pride, decency and free creative spirit.
Anyway, who says that the people who do enjoy success aren't motivated by these things?
BTW: I've got no problem with people helping out those who they feel are less fortunate, provided it's voluntary. Taxation is compulsory. Charity is not.
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