I support social programs, do you?

I believe that social programs in the US are needed, though I also believe they should be more controlled.





I believe they should have a time limit, a year time limit, within that year, the people on welfare or unemployment for instance, after a year their aid would be stopped.





Also I believe that people on social programs should serve their city to earn it. Maybe 10 hours of community service a week, proof of school attendance.





Another thing that would help would be training, those on the social programs would get some sort of training to better their chances of finding work and not relying on these programs.





A year break between aid would also work, you get aid for a year and cannot get aid for another year.





Just a few things I was thinking of, no more leeches.

I support social programs, do you?
Ok by me. What about disabled persons?
Reply:I, like hellvis, live in a state run by democrats. It is not working. but perhaps that is because chit cloggo is here...errrr chicago. the armpit of the midwest (being polite) it sucks money like monica ....welll you get the idea.......
Reply:IT NEEDS OVERHAULED! THE LIBERALS MADE SURE THAT YOU CAN NOW HAVE 3 GENERATIONS ON WELFARE! YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE A GOOD START! I DO BELIEVE THAT ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN THE US. SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF WITHOUT LIMITS REGARDLESS! THIS IS NOW THE CHIPS PROGRAM..I DON'T BELIEVE THAT THE 400 POUND LARD AZZ SITTING ON THE PORCH SMOKING CIGARETTES DRINKING CHEAP BEER SHOULD BE COVERED!THEY ALL NEED TO WORK..IF YOUR GOING TO SIT ON YOUR AZZ DO IT BEHIND A DESK ANSWERING THE PHONE OR SOMTHING..THE PROBLEM IS LIBERALS THINK WE OWE PEOPLE A LIFE!
Reply:You seem to forget that the public school system is a social program, as well as Social Security, and garbage collection, snow plowing, roads, hospitals, marriage and birth recording. The list goes on and on.


Your question seems to be zeroed in on welfare, however. That program needs a lot of revamping. It needs to be changed to a program that is clearly a hand up for the disadvantaged and not a handout.
Reply:YES, YES, with all the waste in goverment with a war in Iraq that don`t make sence, it`s about time the White House stop trying to run the world and take care of the people in the good old US of A. Marie B.
Reply:I support social programs for new mothers. Other than that, no. And stiff rules should apply to the new mother program as well. Limited to 3 years and only available twice per woman. They must also have a working spouse to qualify. We should not give incentives for single women to get knocked up by losers. If divorce occurs during the time limit, then the man is responsible for paying back the benefits and supporting the woman and the child.
Reply:I completely agree with you
Reply:The problem with most (not all) social programs are that they are funded in part with taxes paid by working individuals.


These individuals may not make enough to cover monthly expenses because of their pay rate, or work hours.


These same persons should not have to support a social program, such as what gives aid to those who do not even have a birth record or legal status in the United States.





I am all for programs that help disabled persons become more self sufficient, or to help single mothers who need to make a home for their families, and affordable health care for each person who cannot afford it.





Any other social program that creates a conflict of interest between church and State, or creates a debate of morals should not be funded by tax payers.


Any job training or unemployment should be individualized, and steps taken so that the person receiving these services will not need them again.
Reply:No, all social(ist) programs end up overgrown, ineffective, and exploited. Let the people spend their money rather than the government.
Reply:I don't have a problem with social programs either, but why backdoor the issue with community service? Why not just give


people who really want a job a job?





Those who oppose social programs because they feel they are being cheated should shut up, learn to save their money, stop buying garbage they don't need and take a look at where else their money is going.Like 5 billion just so an idiot can decide who gets married and under what terms.





I know people who behave as if it is only THEIR tax dollars that are being spent.Crimony sakes, even Hitler's Germany had a welfare program!Stop whining and waste your money on another *****' latte you stupid, clueless baby boomer b-itches!
Reply:All tax payers support these programs, whether they like it or not. As far as limitations, Clinton enacted time limits on welfare, and it is working. In my state, run by a democrat, we have job training in conjunction with welfare and unemployment. We also have education available for those on welfare and unemployment. The democrats have been pretty good lately trying to keep these programs effective. Republicans seek to get rid of them only, not to amend. I believe they call that cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Reply:I believe in social programs as well and also would prefer that they were better regulated.
Reply:I like your thinking process regarding this issue. Yes, I agree with you that our government should help the needy. However, they should be careful how to take it from the greedy. Also, they should be careful how to distribute this welfare appropriately and not to create couch potatoes.
Reply:I just don't like they lazy people that take advantage of them.