But people will accept this only after a monumental collapse of what we have right now.
Sadly, he's never heard of the black market. These programs allow college students to buy cheap stuff for cash, which is then used to buy Ding-Dongs and who-knows-what-else.
Maybe better than most programs, but he still needs to do some thinking.
“The first thing I’d do is get women Norplant birth control implants or tubal ligations.”
This part puts it straight in the crazy bin.
I like it! And anyone who thinks it’s “demeaning” or damaging to their “self-esteem” is more than welcome to start their own charity and collect money for these folks. But they can keep their filthy mitts out of MY pocket!
Hard to argue with a single thing mentioned.
Cell phones—pagers—& other excesses can also be eliminated.
THis guy must be old enough to remember the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation part of the FedGov Dept of Ag
Flour, cheese, fired mile, mystery meat in a can. Ya ain't gonna trade any of that for crack.....
This Shirt’s got it absolutely right. And mandatory military service wouldn’t be a bad thing to throw into the mix. Heinlein had a great idea in “Starship Troopers”.
Colonel, USAFR
Don't ask me what I'd do about the current White House.
While I understand the sentiment, and, to some degree, sympathize with it, this strikes me as the right-wing version of left-wing fascistic tendencies.
I think he touches on the answer - make food and shelter available to those in desperate need, but don’t have the government try to control their behavior beyond the immediate provision of aid. Maybe like modern day poor-houses and soup kitchens.
Making basic food supplies available for short term problems is reasonable and appropriate. Don’t give them “credit cards” in the guise of food stamps. Don’t provide individual, tax-payer-paid housing, and then expect the recipient to act like an invested home owner. And, do require some proof of eligibility, in that the recipient must at least be an American citizen.
Don’t try to make the government protect their dignity and self-esteem*. That’s not the job of government. Doing the right thing and being an invested, contributing member of society is how those things are achieved. The government has been very successful at enabling and encouraging negative and harmful behaviors.
*But, of course, we should always treat our neighbors with respect, love and kindness. But, love and kindness does not mean encouraging and supporting harmful behaviors or actions.
Got my vote!
I can’ access the rest of the letter but I would add, you can’t vote,in ANY election, until you’ve been off the public dole for one year.
Since you have only experienced Socialism and the redistribution of wealth from the receiving end we will sell your 22 inch rims and low profile tires and your blasting stereo and speakers and put that money toward the “common good” (more rice and beans for your buddies). How do you like Socialism now?