Welfare

Welfare...
Is it a legitimate function of the government to take away the wealth that YOU created and hand it over to someone that's done nothing to earn it? Should those that achieve be punished by being forced to pay the way for those that didn't?

Discuss...

>>40

Did you ever stop to think that some people need that money from welfare to get them through tough times? Being on welfare isn't exactly glamorous. Jesus, you make it sound like the welfare system provides a free mansion to every lazy nigger on the street.

To repeat the sentiments of an earlier poster, would you rather be robbed for your wallet or pay a small tax for people who didn't get the same breaks as you? If you want, think of it as a crime/homelessness reduction tax.

>Should those that achieve be punished by being forced to pay the way for those that didn't?

Since when is paying taxes a punishment? Unless you're being unfairly taxed, taxation is the government's only means of social upkeep. People without money, like it or not, are a part of society. Sure, there are people who abuse the system, but should we abolish the whole thing just because of those few? Should New York get rid of the Metro because a few kids jumped a turnstile?