Look at it this way: There are hardworking folks who really want to work and forcing those who don't to take a job simply deprives the willing worker of his due. Besides the unwilling worker's productivity will never be equal to the person with a real work ethic so it might actually be cheaper to pay the slackers to stay home, less traffic and so forth, you see.
As for those that are poor because they made bad decisions I can understand that quite well. One day years ago I decided I wouldn’t be wealthy and sure enough, that's one of my easiest goals to realize and I'm sure it is for many others.
Bad decision? I don't know, it seems so many have helped me follow through on that decision by drawing off my unspent funds that surely they must have seen the right of it.
And contrary to the cartoon, if I received this universal benefit check (or two or three) it would be spent on my needs only. I would only spend your hard earned money on someone who really deserves it....me.
I'll not take any more of your time, I know you'll need to work to support both of us soon.
Hate to ask... Could you give me a cash advance on my next check?
It used to be “Hey buddy, spare a dime?”
Now it’s “Hey buddy, spare 600-1000 a month?”