Should the government end welfare in the US?

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  • Yes, I agree that the government should end welfare in the U.S. because far too many people use it as a crutch instead supporting themselves.

    I agree that the U.S. government should end welfare because far too many people abuse the system. There are a lot of people that could work and are healthy but choose not to because it's easier for them to just collect free money. It is a burden on the taxpayers and is not fair for people to get free money. If welfare was no longer, people would be forced to work or support themselves in other ways instead of depending on the government.

    Yes I33Iess

  • The US should end welfare because there are more people that abuse it then need it.

    It is sad to admit, but I feel that the US should get rid of welfare. There are way too many people who abuse the system. They prefer to be let go from work so that they can get paid to sit on their behind. It is said that the hard working class has to carry those people. I understand that there are ones who deserve and need it, but the US is not equipped to verify who does or does not deserve it.

    Yes eyeslikethat

  • YES I AGREE! WELFARE SHOULD BE STOPPED.

    I believe the original mission of welfare was a noble one. However, it has been taken advantage of. People have learned the loop holes and exploit it. I dont feel that I should have to pay for someone who has no goals in life. My co-worker has a daughter who has 3 kids, not married, on section 8, food stamps, and gets a government check each month. You know what? She drives a nicer car than I do! Not to mention the fact of free health care. When tax time came, she got 6,000 back and I have to pay 200. In the end, she has more spendable income than I do! I work 60 hours a week to pay for my family. I dont see why she cant do the same. This however is one example. However, this is just one of many.

    Yes Anonymous

  • Yes, I agree that the Untied States should end welfare, because it is taken advantage of in this country.

    When the lowest common denominator is who we, as a people, cater to, it brings our cites to a halt. The perfect example is Flint, Michigan. The once prosperous city that had a wonderful growing community has turned into a poor crime-filled slum. I believe when assistance is needed from the government, it should only be provided to people that are doing all the right things. If you reward bad behavior, the bad behavior flourishes. If I, as an employee, have to take a drug test, then anyone that is receiving assistance should also have to take a drug test, and show the attempt to further themselves as a citizen of this great country.

    Yes Brace face

  • No, I feel that the current economy warrants the need for welfare programs.

    Under normal circumstances, I might agree to reducing or eliminating the welfare program. However, in light of the current economy, I think it is imperative to keep all welfare programs funded and available for those who need assistance as the result of reduced income or total job loss. In addition, since the bill to extend unemployment benefits is still languishing in the Senate, the country will have to have some alternative programs or measures to help those who have exhausted all their UI benefits and currently have no income.

    Yes Quibarce

  • End welfare now.

    Whatever the product, subsidize it and you will get more of it. This leads to the age old question 'What do we owe our parasites?' I say we owe them nothing. Let those who are kind and caring support them with their own money. The purpose of the .gov is not to provide sustenence to the lazy. It is time to pull the plug, sink or swim by your own efforts or private charity. I support my own children, and I highly resent supporting yours. End it now, for the children ..... of the Taxpayers.

    Yes Anonymous

  • The government should end welfare in the US.

    In its original intention welfare was to help those in need. I have no problem with helping those who are under privileged or in need of help for a short period of time. However, the system has been taken advantage of for too long. It seems that collecting welfare has become a way of life for some. Hell, welfare will even pay for a college degree and most who collect welfare do not go to school. I had to pay my way through college. I guess if I would have just quit my job and gone on welfare they would have paid it for me. I do believe in helping those who are less fortunate. That is why I believe in "Workfare". For those who are capable, I find no problem with making them work for the money. Can you imagine if all of the remedial jobs that our tax dollars pay for were workfare jobs instead. We would win two ways. Those on welfare who have to work for the monies may not stay on so long without being paid a high wage. Also, the tax dollars that would normally go to pay the high paying, remedial, "government" jobs would be back in our pockets.

    Yes w00tboycomic
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59% of users

  • Welfare is an important program to combat hunger and poverty.

    Especially in today's economy, welfare is a very important program to combat hunger and poverty. While it may be exploited by some, that is no reason to discount everyone else that needs the system to survive. For some people, there are just no other viable options available to get by.

    No KnownEvan

  • I do not think that the government should cut out welfare all together.

    I do not believe that welfare should be eliminated, but should have more stringent guidelines. I think that it should be reserved for only those who actually need it. More guidelines and requirements should be in place to ensure that those who are receiving it should be. Drug testing and education should be mandatory.

    No UnsuitableRigoberto99

  • No, the government should not end welfare, many innocent hard working worthy people need services and the small portion of government funds allotted for welfare is minimal at best!

    there will always be needy and greedy.. is it really necessary to fund 'business lunches' resort vacations etc?? the amount welfare recipients actually receive in a month is equal to the cost of a politicians 'business lunch' that gets written off.. people who think they are 'supporting welfare bums" are being ignorant and shallow.

    No Anonymous

  • No, the government should not end welfare, because there are legitimately disabled people who need financial assistance.

    There are people in the U.S. who are truly unable to care for themselves, and that have no friends or family to take care of them. The government needs to assist them. Perhaps we could tax churches to help fund welfare.

    No R4v4g3rPavI

  • No, many people need the services provided by welfare programs.

    Welfare programs provide small amounts of money or direct services to the most needy people in our country. These people rely on these payments to get by, especially in today's poor economy. Ending these programs would increase human suffering, especially among people like children and the elderly, who are poor through no fault of their own. These programs are only a small part of the national budget as well.

    No NoIanP4P3r

  • No, not unless the government has a plan for those people to buy food and necessities.

    No, we can't, as a country, abandon the welfare system. There will always be people who can't make enough money to survive. Low paying jobs are insufficient to make ends meet, and are best used as a supplemental income. People who can't find work, for whatever reason, need to be helped. I think efforts should be made for and by welfare recipients as far as finding work, but we will always have a certain percentage of the population who just can't make it on their own.

    No PinkMych

  • Welfare are the basic building blocks of any nation.

    No, I disagree that the government should end welfare in the US. Any nation is built upon the very fact that they provide welfare and social well being to their people. Welfare is the fundamental building block of any nation. The government should always think of increasing and providing more welfare for the people of the country rather than trying to end the welfare for their people.

    No I0rFashion

  • There are many people who because of circumstances beyond control need a temporary help.

    While on welfare, everyone should be required to be trained for a job or get education. Some people have no idea how to take care of themselves and need to be taught. They also need to be taught how to shop, run a house budget, etc... Welfare should only be an emergency stop gap.

    No TightRell

  • While I do agree that welfare is often an abused system it is important to provide a safety net for our citizens.

    Welfare provides an often necessary safety net for citizens that cannot find work or unable to work. In particular, welfare is often necessary to care for children who have little control over their situation. In many ways, welfare prevents class warfare in the US by providing a minimal safety net for our poorest citizens.

    No F43IDown

  • The welfare system keeps children fed.

    There are some who live off the welfare system and don't need it, but there are some who do, such as single mothers coming out of a divorce who don't receive support from their ex-husband. Especially the homemaker who is out searching for a job. She needs it to feed her children.

    No Studley Dooright
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