scout...your anecdotes just dont work for me.
By most measures, the vast majority of people on welfare, food stamps and other social service programs dont abuse the program and in fact, utilize such programs for a relatively short period of time.
Its what a government does for its citizens most in need....unless you know of a democratic government anywhere or anytime in recent history that did not provide such a social safety net.
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