Just curious since it seems so many people favor those on welfare to hard working contributing members of society.
2007-01-15 14:05:47 · 9 answers · asked by Sway 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I was on welfare when my son was born, and I was eighteen, just barely graduated high school. I was thankful to the services that they offered me, and was able to gain full time employment with their help. I don't favour those people on welfare, but I do understand that we all go through ups and downs in life, and it's nice to know that the society we live in is willing to help out those in need when they need it. I don't agree with people who use the system, as they mess it up for those who really need it. There are a lot of people who abuse it, but there are also a lot of people who probably wouldn't be alive, or have shelter, etc, with out it.
2007-01-15 14:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have a friend who was born with Cerible Palsy(?). She depends on a walker to get around. She's trying to find work but nobody wants her. She did finally find an occupation as a lunchtime supervisor in a public school at $10.00/day.
She has to pay 82% of her disability allowance for rent alone! Her job pays $120.00 for a 2 week period. If there are 3 paydays in a month she gets money deducted, no compensation for school holidays and no averaging income over the year. Each month she has to supply documents of income and expenses with her walker by bus, on top of all the abuse from the social worker for any little mistakes.
I think that she deserves her assistance. And I hope that some of the people who condemn those "welfare bums" never get into a situation like that.
The former chairman of the U.S. treasury once stated that the unemployment figure of 3 1/2% was too low and would cause inflation! So we must have unemployed or underemployed to keep inflation in check. So who is responsible for feeding and housing them? Are they not entitled to be lifted by the rising tide? Instead of just getting in deeper over their heads?
2007-01-15 14:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by fresch2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don' think that's the case at all. Of course most people would agree with you when it's clear that a welfare recipient is exploiting the system. That said, I really hope you never injure yourself or become extremely ill, as this is the exact scenario of those who really do need welfare.
2007-01-15 14:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's time for a reality check, hon. In the world we live in now, it's hard to obtain a good paying job, even with a college degree. Although there are many people who take advantage of it, there are also some who have found it to be a lifeline. Don't ever convince yourself you will never be in the situation to need it. I know plenty of people who work who are useless human beings.
2007-01-15 14:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
i had a friend bryce who was freeclimbing a 30 foot rock face in Boulder CO, he fell and cracked his pelvis, shattered his right ankle, and compound fractured his left leg in two places. and broke a rib.
he was on welfare for 6 months living with my girlfriend and her roommate. in a wheelchair and then a walker.
welfare should have a time limit on how long one person can stay on it.
2007-01-15 14:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by spoonman 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What about women, with children, who's husbands died in Iraq? Are they deserving of a little government hand out while they get back on their feet? Or insurance for their children since daddy's no longer exists because he's dead?!?!
2007-01-15 14:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by Tiff 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Why are you obsessed with welfare?
2007-01-15 14:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by ♦ Phoenix Rising♦ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
widows (The homemakers, true stay at home moms)
2007-01-15 14:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
2 points thanks
2016-01-06 12:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by vusumuzi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋