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Old 02-10-2010, 08:53 AM   #40 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by RogueGypsy View Post
There was only brief mention of those who use the system properly because they are not the problem. And although omitted from the previous post, there should be a system in place for those who are truly needy. I am very familiar with how the system works through both recipients of the benefits and those who disperse them.

I can appreciate those who like to see only the good in the world, unfortunately that view rarely solves any problems or creates any progress. It is not an idea that recipients have move children to get bigger checks, it is a very sad reality.
I suppose my point is that killing the welfare system will bring harm to the wrong people. What concerns you about the welfare system is likely a group smaller than the "invisible" majority. Do you have any stats on those who abuse the system? It's my understanding that "having more kids to get more money" is a problem of mythical proportions. I recall that chronic welfare users aren't even a majority of users. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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