2007-02-01 22:41:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Why shouldnt we. They are ill, old and on a fixed income..... Noone wants to care for the elderly, however they will let a woman live on welfare and keep having children, while paying for all her food, medical, rent ect. And she could get out and work.
IF WE ARE GOING TO LET THE FAMILIES TAKE CARE OF THE ELDERLY, THEN THE FAMILIES NEED TO UNITE AND PAY FOR FOOD ,HOUSING, AND MEDICAL FOR ALL THESE WELFARE BUMS THAT COULD BE WORKING.
Those elderly worked to pay for the welfare dollars that are being used now. The elderly have medicare that pays 80% of there medical, while we have to taotally pay for welfare people that abuse the ER's. Thank god Indiana wont pay now if its not an emergency, however I believe Illinois still will......
Id rather my tax dollers go to an elder then someone too lazy to do their own share. AND PAYS NO OR VERY LITTLE TAXES YET GET HUGE TAX REFUNDS BECAUSE THEY HAVE KIDS.
2007-02-01 22:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by tammer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a neighbor, shes ninety-two now, worked as an art teacher for many years after she was widowed shes seen her family die off, and her school taxes increase. No family left, small pension from her long departed husband. Should we put her on an ice floe? What good will it do to tell her to turn to her family or get a job? Shes a real person, a good person, if the government can't see its way to let her have a tax break so she can live in her house, and pay the electric and still eat and take her meds, then we have a very messed up group of people in charge. We do need to make sure that whatever help she and others like her get, is appropriate, she shouldn't have to move to some approved housing, she's happy where she is, nor should she have to give up rights to her house. She would just appreciate a bit of help. If we can give Exxon corporate welfare, surely it won't break us to give an old lady some tax breaks. Or an old man a warm bed. What kind of people are we to let those who can no longer do for themselves out of the circle of humanity in into the cold?
2007-02-02 08:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by justa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is one of the country's government's top priorities.According to the age structure division-
0-14 yrs
15-60 yrs and
60 -above yrs.
the govt should look into the percentage of the groups.Suppose,the percentage of the old people in a country is more than that of the other groups,the govt has to divert some funds,e.g. children's funds towards that of the old people caring fund.The govt, then builds old age homes from the taxes,collects the revenue and spends most of it after their profitable schemes and pensions.Instead of focussing more on the education or economic plans,they plan for the majority-old people.They spend their maximum revenue after them by providing pensions and health insurances.
2007-02-02 06:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by Agnes 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The government is not the solution, the government is the problem. A major thrust of "government" in the last 100 years has been the destruction of the family. Various things have contributed to this. Compulsory "schooling" (indoctrination) Child labor laws, and Socialistic insecurity. (Which make children less of an asset, and less of a safety net) A government strong enough to give you everything you "need" is big enough to take everything you have. If the government were not stealing almost half of our income in taxes, there would be a lot more for taking care of ourselves, (and others) ----NO!
2007-02-02 06:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It depends on how you see moral responsibilty, I personally want my country to reflect a morallity based on principles such as compassion and as such I think we all have this responsibilty, I believe we as Americans should believe in a social contract wherein, the impoverished, the elderly, and the disabled have a decent life with the ability to obtain food, clothing, medical care and shelter as minimum requirements so they may live in dignity. How can we expect less freom our country? If we aren't taking care of our own what kind of image are we presenting to the world at large? Now only should we it is in our own National interest to do so if we are to provide moral leadership to the rest of the world.
2007-02-02 06:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Only if absolutely necessary!!
The elderly should be planning for their own care & existence. The tradition of having support from ones family is also necessary
2007-02-02 06:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by SantaBud 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
idealy the family should or the family group as taking care of our elders is not a burden but a blessing, however considering how many billions have gone over seas and espically in iraq, yeah I'd rather see our taxes go to assit the elders
2007-02-02 06:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
OF COURSE THEY SHOULD!!! i mean what the hell do we pay taxes for?? most people pay taxes their whole lives. they should be taken care of. becuz for some people, who else is going to take care of them???!!
2007-02-02 06:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by GutterStars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the responsibililty of the government to unless no one else can. I emphasize can, not to be confused with will.
2007-02-02 07:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, if they are American Citizens and not illegals.
2007-02-02 06:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by m c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋