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Originally Posted by Ustwo
When the state creates dependants...
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This is a slippery slope. I don't deny the existence of abuses in Federal/State aid, but what is the alternative? Cut them off, and let them fend for themselves? OK, you do that, and a generation dies out. Then along come the offspring of the Strong. What are the odds that some of these offspring fall behind and need help? What if they get sick and fall behind?
Surely this is a utopian dream -- for all citizens now and forever to be healthy, wealthy, educated and productive. I think one of main tenets of a healthy society is its capacity of emapthy and compassion for the sick and weak.
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Originally Posted by Yakk
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Hah, I think they call that "biting satire"...
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Originally Posted by samcol
I would venture to say the real relief effort came from the citizens of the United States and not the Federal Goverment.
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In the form of Sean Penn, for example?
Kidding aside, I do agree there is blame enough to go around. I just have a hard time seeing how the citizens could have fended for themselves.