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Originally posted by Archer
This is my biggest problem! There are people in need, who choose to be in need, and there are people in need because they have exhausted all other options.
I don't really have a problem with welfare in that situation.
I do have a question though Blue: what percentage of people "abuse the system" vs those that "truly needs some help"?
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The thing is...you'll never truly know, unless you know someone that has personally that has abused the system. I know of some who did abuse, and I know of some who were on the system, and used it to help get off of welfare.
It seems as though the media and those who are anti-welfare tend to put the spotlight on those who abuse the system and not shed a whole lot of light on those who actually managed to get off of public assistance. And since I know more who used the welfare to better themselves, I don't pay any mind to those who abuse it. They only make those who need it look bad.