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Originally Posted by Rathji
I understand that you really just think these people any disadvantaged person should fend for themselves. I understand that you don't think the government should be spending money on them at all. However, the reality is, it wouldn't be cheaper in this case.
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This has changed to be a more of a philosophical argument now. How many trust fund kids make anything out of their life and good fortunate? How about Ryan Jenkins who was born with a silver spoon ended up killing himself? I am not saying kids from wealthy families are not good but you get my drift.
I don't have a trust fund to my name so I have to study, work and contribute to the society. But if I had, I'm not sure I would have the same motivation to work hard. It's just human nature.
Many times you aren't really "helping" people by "helping" them. Say a senior couple with no savings and assets, living OAS to OAS in a tenement housing, is the social safety net really helping them?