Should we be able to chose what social programs we would like to support?

Question

I think that, as American taxpaying citizens, we should be given the choice if we want to "donate" to certain social programs.

There should be a form included with your W-4 that list the different social programs and a box next to each one.

There should also be different categories for the different types of welfare. Example...there should be one type of welfare for those that are irresponsible that have more children than they can afford and abuse the system and another for those that are disabled and physically CAN NOT work. Big difference there.

I would be MORE than happy to have part of my check go to someone who is disabled that can't work, not so much on the irresponsible one who won't.

This would also make the government have a "spending limit" and might make them more responsible with our money.

Also, if you chose NOT to donate to these programs when you are working, you would not be eligble for them in the future if you need them.

All I am saying is that we shouldn't have to have our money stolen from us so that the government can give it to what ever low life they want without our say. That's all.

Corporate welfare would be included as well...I said ALL of them! just to be fair. :)

Answer 1

I think this is a radical and interesting idea. What makes this idea any different from leaving social causes in the hands of the non-profit, social sector? Wouldn't a better answer be to modify the eligibility requirements for social welfare? I also do not want to support the irresponsible person who doesn't work. . .

Answer 2

The Corporate Fascist Capitalism has ended any form of democracy you think may still exist! Facts are your only participation every 2/4/6/8 years with a ballot cast can NOT be verified from point of polling to the different levels of transmitted numeric results! NO Democracy at all! End the current role of representative government, if any of their function are essential make-em employees who can be fired at public will or under supervision etc. Don't muddy the waters with a mix cover it all with a real solution http://www.usbig.net/ Why should corporate welfare be the only game allowed?

Answer 3

That's a good idea, then people would give to useful things. Still, that could create an imbalance, ie 60 billion to welfare and only 12 million in the defense budget...

I think all charities should be private, so we should get to pick which branch of the military or government service we donate to. if that makes sense

Answer 4

It's an idea, but then nobody would pay anything. And you would also have to open if up for everything, not just social programs: Defense spending for example. That eats up half your taxes, and they can't account for where nearly 2/3 of the money goes. Why should we pay for all of that? besides, the christain religion found in the bible condemns war, as does every other major religion, so if I'm morally against it I shouldn't' have to pay it, right?

Answer 5

the kind of welfare that i want to most see stopped is corproate welfare - which actually cost a great deal more than welfare to needy families who are frequently single mothers.

i find it very odd that no one talks about that.

for instance, in the 4th quarter of last year, when the oil companies were making record profits - those who they were fleecing at the pumps were PAYING THEIR TAXES.

this sort of welfare is the kind that i really want to see stopped...

Answer 6

What part of the good of the whole do you not understand. I bet when you were young you wouldn't share your toys either. To answer your question no, we elect representives to decide how to spend tax money. If you disagree with how your representive is spending that money you should work to remove them from office in the next election.

Answer 7

Jeff P is a moron. Defense spending is only 11% of the federal budget, not 50% as he claims.

Answer 8

That's actually a great idea. Then all the libs can donate money to these programs. That way they can put their money where their mouth is( not a place you want to be)