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The disparity between the rich and the poor grows greater the more rich the rich become. For many poor there isn't much way out. It's difficult to support a family on a waitresses income. (I'm not even including those who spend what little they make on drugs, alcohol or tobacco.) Education costs money as well. There aren't a lot of opportunities out there for parents to improve their status.
Those who can't be bothered to support themselves make me sick. But for situations like that of Sultana's sister or Hubby and myself for a time (serious injury) it makes for a lifesaver. We were glad for the help when we had it and do not use foodstamps or income assistance any longer. I know that if I wanted to we could get back on it. It would be easy enough for me to simply say that I don't make any income and because I have a child at home they would not ask me to work. But that would make me feel sick with myself for USEing the system like that. There are those who abuse it in such a way and safeguards to prevent that are what we need. Not a blanket refusal to assist those truely in need.
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"Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama
My Karma just ran over your Dogma. 
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