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Originally Posted by Slava
I would agree with you guys about the social safety net...if it was more truthful!
I don't know anyone who has made terrible decisions based on the social safety net being there to support them. I do know of people who faced horrendous accidents and trauma in their lives though who were able to overcome their temporary situation because of the safety net being there to help them when they clearly needed help.
Its trite to suggest that everyone using the social programs is doing so because of poor decisions, or is trying to take advantage of the system. Sure, a very small percentage is...but you can't base your system on the lowest common denominator.
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While very few actively make terrible decisions knowing that the government will cover their ass, to say that the social hammock does not contribute to terrible decisions would not be correct either.
Some people are naturally unlucky. However, most people choose their life path. I think most people are quite aware that they live in an interconnected society and that their actions have an effect on others in the society. I think many people just don't care, specifically, that they are entitled to live their life however they want, and that the government can take care of them because they're so special. Despite the fact that the government is just an agent dispensing our monies to them.
While its not right to govern with the LCD in mind... its sometimes necessary.