Accountability in government. It’s whatever.
Yes, thats exactly it. You wouldn’t believe how many ways there are around The Rules. The Rules would have been written into the law by Congress or added by HHS as they needed to fluff up access.
At one time I was out of work for a very extended period of time and was looking to see what help was available. I found a program focused on retraining. Eligibility was limited to criminals, rehabilitated drug users or persons not having a HS diploma. That ruled me out. However, the person running this extravaganza said if I failed to pass a simple aptitude test I could get welfare. I was told several times that failure was my gateway to welfare. I took the test and aced it. Ive never seem anyone so dejected...LOL. I decided then and there since I was able to work that thats what Id do. I wound up starting my own business. It was a tough go BUT we survived. What the welfare people dont say (but should be obvious) is that to get the $ you must check all self reliance, ambitions, the whole ball of wax at the door and dance to the govts tune. For myself I couldnt do that in good conscience. It also explains why welfare types are the way they are.