Every Republican is throwing Mitt under the buss. They can't run from him fast enough and some of those criticizing him the loudest were the ones sucking up trying to get a cabinet post. Politicians truly have no shame. I just want them to do their job and pass the laws that put our country back on top and do it in such a way that it is fair to all. Perry is all for drug testing welfare recipients. Here is some of the things I would like to see.
Medicaid: set the bar at two kids. No more benefits for more than 2. Make every recipient pay something into the system and set a copay. Even if it is just $2, at least they are paying something. There is no excuse for 4 and 5 generations on welfare.
Public housing: Again make them pay something. This should not just be handed to them. Also make them responsible for the upkeep of the landscaping of the housing unit. At some point, this has to be done. The taxpayer cannot keep supporting this segment of society. I have no problem helping people when the are trying to make it. If a person is working and just not making it, then I see helping them out. If a person is not working and making no effort to support themselves, then no, I cannot see offering anything. This may sound cruel, but we need to extend a hand up for those who are truly trying to help themselves. Those who refuse to help themselves, no helping hand. We could do so much more for the working poor if only these programs were carefully managed. And we need to do this. It isn't fair to the taxpayer and it sure isn't fair to the person working two or three minimum wage jobs to just put a roof over his or her family's heads and food on the table. Those are the people I want to help. Those who expect to be taken care of and make no effort, I would give nothing to.
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