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Originally posted by daepp
I think we should all want to help those you mention (the wounded vet or the disaster victim) - in fact, I personally believe it is my Christian duty to do so. I do not, however, think that it's the government's job to do so with my taxes.
And you have not addressed the most common welfare recipient. And how do you like your taxes going to support able-bodied men who are participating in destructive behavior?
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Who has the latest #'s on how many people who are not worthy are receiving welfare ?
I don't like that my money is going to help those who would better help themselves either ( even more obscene is to see it wasted in such gigantic amounts in Iraq).
Everyone has the right to give to help those vets and disaster victims now - how come there is so much more needed ?
I don't mind erring on the side of need though. Being a Christian I am sure you can appreciate that.
"The" government - It's OUR government isn't it ? or it should be.
I am not saying I know the answer. But I know the answer whatever it is does not start with dismissing groups of people less fortunate than ourselves or not as materialistic as others as LOSERS.
I don't consider teachers LOSERS .
Nor , just coming back from a trip to Cali and Dallas those people who I saw doing our dirty work with great care and skill and a smile on their face for very little money no doubt and who would be capable of much more if given the chances we had.