Should we help those who won't work and help themselves?

Answer 1

Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day.
Teach a man how to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.

I don't think the government should just give handouts to people who give up. It teaches them to become dependent. Why would they work for money if they could just get it for nothing? If any help is to be provided at all, I think helping people to find jobs that could last would be the best thing to do for them. If the person is unwilling to work or has "problems" where they lose jobs because of how they act or whatever, that is all on them. Either grow up or be poor.

So I guess its ok to help to an extent. After that its up to them to keep it going.

Answer 2

Whoa, I'm a little confused by the answers here. When I first read that, I thought you were talking about the homeless but then people started talking about the illegal immigrants.

For the homeless, I don't think we should help them, not in Toronto anyways. A lot of the people on the street are already collecting welfare cheques, begging for change, and yet, they make enough that way to live in an apartment and not starve. That's just abusing the system for the truly needy people and those who do this knows it. So, quite frankly, I have no sympathy for homeless people in Toronto. It could be different in other urban areas, though.

Answer 3

NO! But we probably have to to some extent. Who could set that absolute standard with perfection. There would have to be a universal arbiter of sorts.
I am certain that we have become a "Nanny State", where every one is a victim, and so many people think they are entitled to services and special privilege because life is going their way.
I tend to be a bit harsh on this matter, as I have a disability from an industrial accident, and some medical problems, and get up every morning to go and do a blue collar job. I could not stand my self if I didn't so everything possible to make my own way, before asking other to do it for me.

Answer 4

You are absolutely right. We should stop paying Social Security. I mean those damn old people can go out and find work. Why should I be paying taxes so that Granny can live a half decent life in some run down nursing home. Not my problem.

Oh, and those mentally handicapped slackers. So what if they can't even do everyday activities on their own. Clearly it is because they are too lazy to do anything. Spoiled brats.

Actually most people who recieve benefits are classified as "employed".

Answer 5

No. But we should support those who CAN'T work and support themselves.

My uncle is severely mentally retarded and has actually lived 40 years beyond what was expected.

The severly mentally and physically handicapped need our assistance. I think welfare fraud should be fought and I think welfare should be given only for a period of six months every three years. It is meant to help someone get back on their feet.

That said, the average American pays less than $10 annually toward Welfare programs and approximately $1.47 on fraud. It's a problem that needs to be addressed, but its severity is often overplayed.

Answer 6

I'm assuming you are referring to ppl on disability benefits because there is no such thing as a dependency on welfare anymore. Welfare was reformed in the 90s and a person can not receive it but a few years throughout their lifetime now.

So, since you must be referring to disability, my answer is yes. In order to receive disability you have to have been declared disabled by a doctor, etc... and I've heard it takes a few years to prove.

So, I take it that you believe we should have disabled ppl and the elderly who can no longer work, living under bridges or in boxes starving?

Answer 7

NO if they are able to work then they should with no help. I believe in only helping those who "Cant " Help themselves.

Answer 8

no, unless they have a physical or mental disability that makes it impossible to help themselves. Very few would fall in that category almost anyone can be taught to help themselves

Answer 9

Those who are not willing to make the effort to provide for themselves do not deserve to have anything. Why should my and your money, which we labored to get, be given to someone who did not do anything?

To give you a short answer to your question:

HECK NO!!!!

Answer 10

Absolutely not....... if they are refusing to help themselves or even try to get jobs, let them be on thier own. I really don't like lazy people or people who try to take advantage of everything they can.