I posted this in an answer and wondered what people would think:
A much easier way to solve both the welfare and illegal problems is to require proof of citizenship at the welfare counter.
Then, if legal non-citizen residents couldn't get on welfare without being naturalized (essentially having to prove themselves as productive workers), most people would have fewer problems with making legal residency easier for otherwise law-abiding immigrants.
2006-10-02 14:59:47 · 25 answers · asked by A Box of Signs 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Welfare needs many reforms.
2006-10-02 15:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
In the state that I live in (Washington) that must be currently in the works. The reason why I say this is I got a letter recently from D S H S telling me that in order to continue receiving my benefits (I'M NOT RECEIVING ANY I MAKE TOO MUCH $) I need to provide proof of citizenship. This document did have my correct name, address, social security number, case number from when I did receive assistance years ago. My place of birth you ask? Billings Montana. I thought that did make me a citizen guess not. P.s. In case you are wondering yes I'm Caucasian.
2006-10-02 16:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to your first two paragraphs but the last one is confusing with double negatives and is just too mixed for me to agree or disagree with. Illegals need to stay home or be sent home. Then they can apply appropriately to become citizens. They shouldn't be able to become citizens without some sort of trade or education that they can prove to be able to be self supporting. Our programs for the old, disabled(I am one),orphans do not need anymore taking from it. We do not receive enough now and it is hard to see our gov't giving the money to people who haven't worked here and weren't born here to have earned it.I will tell you that I received a raise from the food stamp office for $59 for this month from $53. My disability is $603. per mo.I am only 54 and wonder if I will have any Social Security when I am of age to receive it!I can't always afford my medication or have gas to drive to another town to a dr. in my old car without AC and the muffler hanging!With our electricity so high some of us on fixed incomes and not able to work for extra do without things so we can get necessary medication.It is tough when you see the president give social security and other programs to illegals instead of helping our own that need it.Best wishes and I will make it because God is with me and I know how to stretch a dollar!
2006-10-02 15:14:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES, it's a shame that they don't check proof of citizenship, there are so many better places our money could go than to clothe and put food on the table for millions of people who aren't even supposed to be here in the first place. Like maybe give schools better funding so students won't have to use text books that are older than they are.
2006-10-02 15:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by movingunits90 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your definitely on to something. The simple fact that this isn't already regulated is beyond me. Everyday hardworking US citizens with health conditions struggle to get health insurance (which they will pay exurbanite premiums for), meanwhile the goverment is paying the medical costs for illegal immigrants. Something about this system doesn't seem right. I don't have anything against immigrants coming to the US to make a better life for themselves and their families, but they need to put their 2 cents, if you will, back into the system.
2006-10-02 15:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by Choochie Larue 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do use fake docs as people on here are saying however, all ssn's or TID's should be cross-checked in a database first to make sure everything is legit. How hard could that really be? Apparently very hard because many illegals are receiving welfare.
2006-10-02 15:15:01 · answer #6 · answered by escapegrl1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A big YES, and not just because you have a kid here. You can't get away with it in any other country. Why should we be any different?
No offense meant to anyone, but we're already $3 Trillion + in debt! Why do we keep sinking money into things we REALLY can't afford?
There's nothing wrong with coming to this country if you're willing to a.) WORK for what you need (as long as jobs are available) and b.) not make conditions worse for those of us already here.
2006-10-02 15:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by Calypso Draggon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and let me add I'am 100 percent for each state adopting a work-fair program. Give people a job, not a hand out.
2006-10-02 15:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If more non citizens were turned down then maybe people who actually need it would get it!
2006-10-02 15:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because I am tired of paying taxes for illegals who don't want to work.
2006-10-02 15:29:37 · answer #10 · answered by Magikfairey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋