Actually there ought to be a genuine debate (even here) about US "welfare state". Just like with the US health care system, I have really troubles of understanding for example just how California can spend so much on welfare and still have people living in tents. It all seems to have totally illogical and counterproductive objectives. It seems just like the health care system: hideously expensive, but fails on the overall population level. Some stories seem to point that it's basically some kind of racket. (But then there is a huge opposition towards welfare in the US)Unfortunately the welfare state is failing too. In my town people live in doorways and tents on the street. They beg politely. Crime is still not up horribly.
The problem with the welfare state is that the money doled out is clearly not enough to pay for food and rent, and absolutely not for clothing and entertainment. If they raised the welfare amounts to livable levels, there would be a revolt, because minimum wage jobs full time (40 hours a week) still don't pay for food, rent and clothing for an individual. — god must be atheist
Apathy is the product of alienation rather than the product of financial security. — sime
Apathy is the product of alienation rather than the product of financial security. — sime
And what it creates is apathy. — ssu
The problem with the welfare state is that the money doled out is clearly not enough to pay for food and rent — god must be atheist
I remember the story of a German guy who made a decent amount of money by begging. But how he did it was different: he was well dressed, drove his BMW to a parking lot and simply politely asked people for coins to pay the parking. Assuming he had no coins, suddenly many Germans gave him Deutshce Marks as the situation was easily relatable for them.I've had some crappy jobs that paid poorly, and they were still better than standing outside all day asking for handouts. — Bitter Crank
So... which is it, Book273? An unscrupulous doctor, NP or CP, or else a layman who has an opinion without much substance? — god must be atheist
I have, accurately, pointed out that many of my patients have no apparent interest in bettering themselves, providing for themselves, or doing anything other than continue feeling entitled to sate sponsored funding. — Book273
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