I’m curious. Who uses more welfare benefits, like free hospital care…. Illegal aliens or people who live in the south who are U.S. citizens? I have my hunches, but anyone have a convenient fact table? Sorry, unless one’s paying his/her fair share of taxes and not milking some public benefit, he/she really shouldn’t be complaining.
I think in this country, we just have a competition from people who feel like they shouldn’t pay for something…And when there are other people of different kindsd encroaching on their free ride, they complain.
I believe in absolutes. If you want to talk about removing welfare for everybody, ok that makes more sense than targeting select groups on who to help.
As someone eloquently put it, I’m sure we’re paying for someone’s welfare in Mississippi[/quote]
There is no doubt there are more us citizens getting welfare than illegals. The difference is when should we, as a country start giving free college, free medical care, free everything to illegals over someone who is legitimately here. Maybe I just see the people here as the uncle dave that everyone knows is a loser, but at least he’s our uncle dave and we’re sorta stuck with him. The illegals are a new thing and promoting instant citizenship, free school, medical care, etc…costs money which we all are paying for.
I suppose I disagree with you because, say if you were a veteran or someone who grew up here, working, paying ss, medicare, etc…are a citizen…I think it’s probably a social need for everyone to get basic healthcare. Like I have said, until we start deciding to just let people die in the streets, healthcare is a pretty basic need. No one is going to get rich from getting basic medical care.
That said, there are plenty of reports of veterans having a hard time finding work, homeless, no healthcare, etc…willing to rob banks to get locked up so he can afford meds, etc…
As the pie and services aren’t infinite, supporting people who shouldn’t have a general right to get these services puts a strain on all our resources so you have to make a judgement call as to what type of services you offer.
Your view and attitude just seems like someone who is a bit tone deaf like a lot of silicon valley types I see on TV or a lot of types seem to comment on now.
Yes, you’ve worked very hard and deserve all your work and financial success, but me having worked hard in the past as well and also having worked in “regular” jobs (not tech) making far far less money, it’s really different when you are working in other industries or careers.
Again, it’s not your fault and I’m not saying I’m all knowing, but your comments just comes off to me as someone who feels people born poor or down on their luck and can’t ahead is just their problem and they are no better than people here illegally.
It’s just I think I honestly used to think exactly like you, but having experienced what I have now (again, through my own choices so I don’t blame anyone), I have a bit more sympathy and understanding for why the Trump supporters and people think that they do.
Again, I don’t support Trump at all, but even with something as simple as unemployment, I never felt this was even needed until I got laid off myself…and was glad it was there.
