Quote:First, I disagree that "inflation will always be present".  If that's the case, then we are doomed because inflation will eventually make the dollar worthless.  Just take a look at Greece.

 

Second, I don't think that there are many in this country that "get hungry" or would "have to work because bills start piling up".  We have come to a point to where people don't have to work in order to survive.  Can't afford food?  There is a social program for that.  Can't afford housing?  There is a social program for that.  Can't pay your electric bill?  There is a social program for that.

 

Those on the left advocate feeding that machine.  Some, and dare I say many on the right advocate giving these people a path out of this situation, rather than contribute to it.

 

What is happening is that those that are getting into a dire situation refuse to do what it takes to lift themselves out of that situation.  Go back and read what RJ posted.  Many that can and are able to choose to not work on that farm for the pay offered.  They would rather sit back and reap the "benefits" that our government offers them rather than go out and EARN an honest wage.  The work is "too hard".

so people will just refuse to work even though they can't pay their housing or put gas in their cars or afford anything? I don't think so...

 

The social problem is another animal all together...Most now require you to do an active job search on a weekly basis...When there are hundreds of job openings in an applicants area, and a definate shortage of workers, how many will be allowed to stay on the social programs when it's obvious they are just refusing to work? One stipulation is you can not refuse work when work is offered...

 

The social system is slowly being revamped....Some states now require that you work doing community service or for charitable organizations (for no pay) in order to recieve benefits..Now I ask this, if the social system was revamped to make that a requirement for benefits, how many people would work for no pay rather than to work for $17 an hour?

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