My favorite memory was when Rush talked about the welfare state and how it deprived people....took away their drive to succeed and feel a sense of accomplishment. I’m not doing it justice here, but it resonated with me that there is no feeling in the world like accomplishing something or doing something difficult and making it to the other side.....to take away that opportunity by telling someone they are victims and can’t do it....or just giving them welfare....is not compassionate.
I believe there should be a safety net....not a hammock!
As Ben Franklin said “The best way to help the poor is to make them uncomfortable in their own poverty “
This thread is therapeutic. So many memories.