Results: Public Assistance, give it away or make them work for it?
Published on 09/30/2012
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Do you think food stamps, welfare and WIC should be given away or should they have to work for it? Its there for a reason, give it to those who need it. Its no ones business how long or how much they get, or what they have to do to get it.
48%
373 votes
They should have to volunteer or do training/classes to receive it.
25%
196 votes
Shouldn't be given away at all. It should be earned. Should be worked for like I work for my check.
25%
194 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
21 votes
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Should there be time limitations on assistance, since it was originally created to help those receiving it "get back on their feet"? Absolutely. Lifetime assistance allows those receiving it to continue to be lazy and take it away from those who really need it.
30%
233 votes
I think it should be a case by case basis. Someone who is physically disabled is different from someone who is taking advantage.
51%
397 votes
No limitations should be imposed. This is a program that is set up for those in need, regardless of how long they need it.
19%
147 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
7 votes
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Have you ever been in a checkout and been angered by how much groceries the person in front of you purchased with food stamps? Yes. Its infuriating to see they eat better than my family by doing absolutely nothing to receive it.
27%
214 votes
I've seen it, but its really none of my business.
29%
231 votes
No, I think its great they are able to eat because they had a program to fall back on when they needed it.
38%
295 votes
Other (please specify)
6%
44 votes
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What do you think would happen if food stamps and welfare programs were stopped suddenly by the next president? I'd get a tax break I deserve because I work for what I have. I'd stop supporting those who don't want to work.
17%
130 votes
It would force those receiving support to handle their own situation and answer to their own poor choices in life.
21%
168 votes
It would cause a huge ripple affect that would increase petty crimes and make more people go hungry and homeless.
59%
465 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
21 votes
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Do you think those who are disabled should be receiving food stamps also? No way, that's why they get the disability/SSI payment every month. People take advantage when you give too much.
14%
109 votes
Maybe, it would depend on if it was a partial or full disability. People can not be blamed for what they are born with.
43%
341 votes
Yes, everyone in this country should get help to eat if they need it.
42%
328 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
6 votes
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