@sh76 said
I want successful people to pay for mistakes and poor choices of not-so-successful people.
Of course, like any other soundbite, it's a bit of an overstatement. so, let me rephrase:
I think it's in the best interest of society to give the less fortunate (for whatever reason) at least a minimum standard of living that preserves their dignity, self-esteem and willingness and ...[text shortened]... very reasonable opportunity to improve their lives and basic living necessities.
Do you disagree?
I get your point and like everyone of us, am empathetic to the people who can truly not take care of themselves. I would venture that 95% of street people Can take care of themselves, and some enjoy that life.
Your "paying for mistakes of people". is quite a stretch, and not practical to implement. I know a poster on this Forum who is looking for that kind of Nirvana, and would fake his way right into the money line. So, can't be done. You cannot even dream up a program for that, and frankly, we have plenty of programs like that already, some women have many babies so they get a bigger check each month.
Para three says 'less fortunate' people. I agree, but I think there are only 50M that would qualify as less fourtunate. So let us take care of them, as I have said here for years, and everyone else, in this country, can be self-reliant, make a living. This is the USA, not northern Africa. They can contribute to society, as you say, by getting a job. If married, they both get a job. Too many children.. that is a tough one. Bad choices, and mistakes, as you say above. Tough one. I am taking care of 6 children, should I take care of their kids too>?
No I do not want people in the USA to starve, I do not think you can point out starving people, except average people who cannot afford Biden groceries. Flunkin out of school seems an easy tack for you to follow here, but it fails when you see many people, who for hundreds of years flunked out, but made a living.
Yes, we have an interest in poor people bettering their lives. The old American Way adage. So, opportunity abounds, yet you seem to imply that we give people fish instead of teaching them to fish.
You seem to have jumped around many of thread issues, but do not get to the crux of what to do. If we DO do something, it would mean more government programs, agencies, handouts, and finding money to fund them all. Never forget for a moment that no matter what libs churn out, under the pretense that 'this will solve the problem". It will NEVER solve the problem. 50M people need help. I see them in the soup line at Church every Tuesday. Me, I also work with 'At Risk' children,,,job corps activities, etc. Save the children. Teach them how to make the right choices. It is too late for people who just, well, don't get off of first base. And, Those that are NOT part of the 50M.