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Originally Posted by Tinordi
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.
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Good point. The US is way more socialist than many admit. By any rate, Canada has a much better tax system, and apparently a better welfare system as well.
I think many of the problems the US have is from a federal government that thinks it needs to control everything. Canada allocates a lot more power to the provinces. Health care is a good example.
But, I think the US has to look at some serious cuts and reforms. There are a lot of people manipulating programs like food stamps to their own benefit when they have no need for it.