Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

would people like yourself prefer zero government assistance? no welfare, no foodstamps, no social programs, nothing? this is how many third world countries treat their citizens. while in a perfect world everyone would step up and do their share its just not reality. there are many people who simply can't and others who do take advantage of the fact that there is a system in place for those who can't provide for themselves, doesn't make the entire system wrong. i guess you would prefer sections of cities that are wood huts and shacks made of garbage.