Quote Originally Posted by Andre View Post
How would you politically fix the problem without being charitable then?
I said it's not the GOVERNMENT's job to be charitable. I support charities on my own and those organizations are specifically set up to help people. The US government had a "War on Poverty" which has done more harm than good, it has wasted tax payer money, it has destroyed families, it has weakened the resolve of people...charities have people who give of themselves freely, not under threat of the IRS or at the point of a gun...charities give people hope while at the same time strengthening resolve "If you need help, we're here...hands on. We'll help you find a job, we'll help you fix your home, we'll help you pay for surgery" when you have REAL PEOPLE help you, then you will not be so eager to waste the gifts they have given you. When the faceless government sends a check, you feel no guilt at misappropriating those funds towards unnecessary items.

From a Behavioral Psychology standpoint all welfare ("government charity") does is reward people for NOT working and bad decision making.



Also you can wear name brand clothing and still look like a bum.