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The biggest problem that I have with the way that public assistance is structured is the incentive and lack of incentive that it creates. I have no problem helping people that are less fortunate than myself, I think that it is fair and reasonable to have a public safety net that provides a minimal level of subsistance to those that need it. However, I have a problem when these programs incent people toward abuse.
Have another child while on welfare ... we'll send you more money.
Get a job while on welfare ... we'll send you less.
Public assistance must be structured to incent and favor those that work hard to get off the public dole. Public housing should not be the same as private. Public medical care should not be as inclusive as private. You shouldn't be able to eat as well on food stamps, as with cash.
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