Forget it. We are just about converted to a taxed poor people and liberty is almost a joke. When the health bill passes it will be the nail in our coffin. Americans cannot support their families, the huge tax burden, and still remain free. Your liberty is in direct portion to the taxes, thousands of fees, and penalties we pay. Think about that. As our Government gets more corrupt and our leaders get rich, we get poorer. Power and greed.
I watched a Larry Burkett video several years ago and he pointed out that even Christians have been willing to trade a little bit of freedom for a little bit of security. Over time, you continue to lose more and more freedom for perceived security. My family has qualified for certain forms of welfare for eight of the last 11 years and we probably do again...we haven't taken it, due in large part to our agreement with the above statement. What surprises me is just how many conservatives will take assistance through WIC, saying it's a food program, not welfare. Or use MA just because they qualify and then they don't have to cover any deductible when they have a baby.
My husband's brother and his wife built a fairly large home on 5 acres three years ago (financed partly with a gift from her parents), have very nice clothes, newer cars and new furniture throughout the house. Yet, they have been enrolled in WIC since conceiving their second child. It doesn't even cross their minds that this is other people's money. They are politically conservative and strong Christians, the mindset of people has changed. There is no pride in self-sufficiency, no shame in taking welfare.