quote:Originally posted by Jankinonya:
So when children are dying from illnesses that could be easily treated, but their parents don't have enough money to pay the Dr, what do we do? Set back and watch?
How bout old people and children starving? Do we insist that granny take her walker and go get a job, or the toddler shouldn't be such a big eater?
Life is very complicated. I have been to 3rd world countries where the government does not help the poor in any way shape or form. I don't want to live there thank you. When you see 5 year olds living on the street and caring for their 2 year old sibling that extra tax dollar or two seems kinda petty to want to with hold.
Utopian ideal is that the people will actually do what is necessary to make it on their own. I don't give humans that much credit. I have seen what can and will be done with out government intervention.
I would love to see a better plan, but yes a plan is needed.
How about a plan that teaches everyone they need to get an education and a job to succeed. When the government provides for the poor they will always rely on that and remain poor. Does that sound like a good plan to you?