“Morality cannot be delivered by people who promise from the wallet of others.” – JGillman
This quote reflects a response to an opinion in a comment on Akindele F. Akinyemi ‘s Blog. The opinion of the commenter (not Akindele) was “our economic system is immoral – it values rich people over poor people – morality states that the rich should assist the poor – the strong should assist the weak.” Though hard to argue the virtue of helping the needy, morals are dependent on too many variables to be assigned to such a simplistic attitude.. particularly when it involves redistribution of personal wealth.
As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I am aware of a woman who has been able to provide for herself and family, yet has made the decision to break her family structure up to adhere to the requirements established by the state of Michigan to receive the welfare which keeps her family apart. Is this the role our government must play? Is Michigan’s social system better suited to provide for the well being of it’s citizens than strong families and communities who KNOW the people who really need?
Without the hammer of government, privately funded charities, local organizations, and churches who have a stake in the communities they serve would be better funded through private donations. Families would be solidified as the rewards for bad decision making disappear.
A large part of Michigan’s budget is allocated to welfare and related programs that only perpetuate “poor” choices and living. Michigan taxes are used to provide a vehicle for abuse in some regard, and a vehicle to disrespecting the truly needful in others. Reform is needed and necessary.
“Without the hammer of government, privately funded charities, local organizations, and churches who have a stake in the communities they serve would be better funded through private donations. Families would be solidified as the rewards for bad decision making disappear.”
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Preach!
–Nick
http://www.RightMichigan.com
You’re right. And it’s not just Michigan’s system that supports the lifestyles of the irresponsible. Michigan’s benefits are a little more generous than other states’ though.
I appreciate what this posting says about poor choices and abuse of the system. It’s too bad that some people get to live without the consequences of their actions and get society to foot the bill.
You are so right. Reform is needed In Welfare alongwith THe FOC.enable people to collect for bad decisions has become a way of life.. Trying to get these people to work is a battle in itself.