Is it better to be self-reliant or to have the government steal other people's money and give it to you ?

Question

Is it better to be self-reliant or to have the government steal other people's money and give it to you ?

Answer 1

The government isn't stealing your money. You're paranoid. It is better to be self-reliant but we will collectively address the condition of needy Americans through our government.

Answer 2

It's better to be self-reliant.



But that comes with a caveat you will always need some form of government to legislate and regulate.



If you paid into the government or invested in yourself all your life then you are entitled to the benefits.



It's when people become totally reliant on their government.



There is no "if" you can become self reliant. That's a cop out and the lazy way out.

The constitution give you the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.



That means you have the right to pursue a job. hence you may have to get out of the house and pursue a job. Not that dream job but a job nonetheless



that doesn't mean that you sit at home and wait for the government to hand you a check and find you a job that pays six figures and you sit behind a desk.



When did being on unemployment and welfare go from being a badge of shame to a badge of honor



You might have to dig a ditch, or pick up dead animals, or cut down trees. It's a job and it pays the bills.



You re-educate yourself



You stop having children you can't afford, you make your baby daddies step up.



You find "affordable" living condition, not a $200,000.00 home when your only making $1200.00 a month. and you find it in a area where their might be jobs



Actually apply for employment, somebody has to make the fries and or paint. Might has well be you.

Your nails and your Madden skills are gonna have to suck it up.



When has the government ever run or regulated something successfully?

Amtrak?? not hardly

Postal service? how that working?

Housing market, your still paying for those bad home loans.





I know I'm gonna get a lot of thumb down but the unbridled truth is UN-PC and no one really wants to admit things have to change drastically and painfully.



That means Social Security needs a makeover and needs to be enforced

That means Welfare and child welfare needs serious reform and time and restraint

That means unemployment needs a enema, and a weight loss program

That mean income tax needs to be reformed

Answer 3

Obviously it is is best to be self reliant and not steal.



If you accept food stamps, welfare, etc then stealing is exactly what you are doing. You are also cheating yourself out of making a better life for yourself. Dependency is just anoth form of slavery, so you are enslaving yourself to the government. At the same time you are enslaving those who you (as a member of the government) steal from.



Even if you claim you have never voted to steal so it isn't your fault, you know very well that in any other context that accepting stolen goods is a crime.

Answer 4

People who can be self-reliant want to be self-reliant, but then there is a minority of people who, for one reason or another, cannot take care of themselves. Example, someone without family who is disabled from an accident. You may want to rephrase your question to accommodate that subset of the population.

Answer 5

I am self reliant and I do not object to being taxed or for some of the funds to be earmarked for the needy.



I prefer they get aid than rob me or build tents under every trestle in my city

Answer 6

Deluded question but of course it's best to be self-reliant if you can.

Answer 7

I worked all my life and was self reliant.Now I'm older and am entitled to the money I paid in...nothing else.

Answer 8

Self-reliant. Rewarding failure is a failed system. But liberals need to be reminded of this every generation. That's why conservatism will never go away.

Answer 9

Depends. If you’re Exxon, you don’t want to go without billions in taxpayer subsidies.



If you’re Michelle Bachmann...you don’t want to go without those farm subsidies, those foster care subsidies, those counseling center subsidies.



If you’re Wall Street, you’re living off government bailouts.



But I suppose if you’re poor or disabled, you don’t deserve any help, eh?

Answer 10

It is best to be self sufficient but then you will be among those that the government steals from.

Answer 11

Relying on someone else is always less preferable.

Answer 12

I think you know the answer ;)