Would you like to live off free money? Most will say yes to this but I'm totally against it. People work hard every day to provide for their families and themselves. Although I only have 3 people in my family that have jobs and do not receive financial assistance from the government, I believe people that receive any government money need to be working for that money. I received government money half of my life. I can easily say it helped me and my family survive when we started to become poor. My grandmother couldn’t work and my grandfather had a low paying job, along with that he was an alcoholic. I do understand some people cannot work or make living on their own because of disabilities, mental issues, old age, etc. There’s nothing they can do about that so they should be covered by the government.
I work hard for any money I receive from the government, and I believe others should have to work hard for "free" money also. I am eligible to receive food stamps, a card that allows you to buy food from about every grocery store, but I don't apply because I'm surviving without it. I know of many people who receive peoples tax money, but can they can survive without it. I wouldn't want my taxes to go to a person who just uses the money to make their lives easier and just to not have to work. It makes no sense, if I have to work hard why wouldn’t everyone else? Giving back to your community by doing work for food or money is a perfect way to make victims earn their government money. They gain experience and also earn money to survive. San Diego is already broke, so we can use the people receiving free money to work. I am not just a mean guy complaining, I just never believed in fully depending on others to make a life. San Diego needs to wake up!
Wow this is very deep but I think that when people give something back they appreciate what they receive. Even helping in their community can go a long way. I like your ideas and think that feeling like a victim is not a good feeling and doing some kind of work makes you feel like you are making a difference. Keep writing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree 100%. Please continue to give ideas and support. I appreciate it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour post reminds me not only that very few things are free, but that very few people can say they are "self-made" individuals. Certain privileged people who claim that they "did it on their own" fail to recognize the institutional support they've received, the benefits that supported their success. Indeed, government policies often help affluent people and corporations avoid fees and taxes. Laws and regulations that seek to keep the system working all help "the haves" to thrive. Not that I'm saying the government shouldn't be involved - it's just that some people who claim they made it on their own fail to recognize the advantages and systemic benefits that faciliate that success. Without financial aid, I wouldn't have been able to go to college - so while I did do the intellectual work, I can't say I did it by myself. And that's not mentioning all the services that helped me make it . . . I cannot, ithout hubris, say that I did it all by myself.
ReplyDeleteExactly. I have received much support but couldn't have done anything on my own. I don't only receive assistance financially, I also get help mentally, academically, and other ways. It just matters if an individual chooses to accept the support or not. People can be unsuccessful by themselves but not successful. I admire your way of explaining things and connecting it to something relevant.
DeleteI applaud your determination in trying to do things on your own. Good for u.
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