Quote:until more people go back on public assistance and government programs, stop going out to dinner as much, stop buying items they dont need and only buying what they need....

 

The responsible part is the problem...if people can afford something, they buy it and then they dont have the money to do all the other things you mentioned...

 

Look at the tax returns... people are rich for a week and then back to being broke rather than pay off their debts or catch up the past due bills

 

I see your point, but it isn't the job of the government to make people responsible. Putting more money in someones pocket gives them a chance to do more good for themselves whether that means paying down debt, investing in your retirement, or doing a home remodel. 

 

I guess what confuses me about your post is it sounds like you are proposing for the gov't to tax the crap out of people and keep them down so they are unable to get themselves in financial trouble.

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