Tuesday, April 3, 2012
THERE SHOULD BE STRICTER LAWS ON RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT AND WELFARE SUBSIDIES
The welfare system in the United States is quickly becoming the downfall of our nation. Hardworking individuals pay for the disinclined members of our society. Some of these people take advantage of the government’s giving and work the system. They stay on the welfare system much longer than they need to simply because it is easier than looking for work and then actually working. Most people do not even know why unemployment or welfare subsidies were created.
‘Welfare’ was started during the Roman Empire with the intention of helping the poor. It was not until the late 19th century that state welfare was introduced. This systems was designed to only be a temporary help! ‘Welfare’ is usually viewed in a negative light and seems to have a dark connotation with regards to what society thinks of the people on it. ‘Unemployment’ seems to have a slightly better connotation. This is probably because many more people have used the unemployment system than have used the welfare system.
“How many people even know what the word (welfare) literally means, instead of listening to the definition given by society and the negative spin they have put on it? Many of us are so conditioned by propaganda that we can't even think about the meanings of words.” (Johnson, 2009) This quote speaks volumes in the fact that people just listen to what they are told and do not research it for verification. Welfare actually means well-being or prosperity. The original intent of the program was to give people a helping hand until they were able to again care for themselves, to see to their “well-being.” Many people including myself believe that the system has changed from helping people to enabling them. 
Certain regulations and verifications need to put in place to ensure that the right individuals are getting our hard earned tax dollars. People all over this great nation we call home, are taking advantage of the neglect and ignorance of our government. We must have strict guidelines that people follow and force them to show proof that they meet these guidelines in order for them to be able to receive assistance from the welfare system.
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