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Originally Posted by Ea
I don't know if it's a loop  I'm not getting things for free, I'm paying my (rather elaborate) taxes. So does everyone else with an income, plus everyone pays the taxes on goods we buy (VAT). "Welfare" means very roughly that you pay according to your ability and get according to your need. Very roughly, mind. If you are able to work you will be in work, sooner or later. The welfare system I live in are a great safety-net - it's not quite so great to live from, and you're a loser if you do when there are work to have. |
We have a welfare system here also. When I was young, it was considered shameful for an able-bodied person to get welfare.
Now........no shame for anything. Many families have existed on welfare for generations. Young girls having babies knowing they will get free housing, food for their babies, food stamps AND free medical care.