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Tinordi · 07-13-2011, 11:11 AM

I think one of the problems is that so many of these programs are so ingrained in the status quo that people simply do not think of them as assistance. Like writing off your mortgage interest. That must be seen as a birthright in the U.S. but it's a government subsidy. Student loans as well.

All this to say that so many people complain about government assistance but so few have a good understanding of it. I'm reminded of that charity salaries thread. An easy thing to complain about but when look even a bit deeper you find that it's not black and white.

07-13-2011, 11:11 AM	#5
Tinordi Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Nov 2010 Exp:	I think one of the problems is that so many of these programs are so ingrained in the status quo that people simply do not think of them as assistance. Like writing off your mortgage interest. That must be seen as a birthright in the U.S. but it's a government subsidy. Student loans as well. All this to say that so many people complain about government assistance but so few have a good understanding of it. I'm reminded of that charity salaries thread. An easy thing to complain about but when look even a bit deeper you find that it's not black and white.