[Secret Agent Man]

Well given what you say, it might not be a bad thing.

I think the biggest problem would be getting places to change their own mindsets to do this. Too many people would fight for extensions, to change the law, to get it declared unconstitutional, voluntary signup or not.

And, really, you end up where I was proposing after 18 months of govt assistance anyway. Maybe one year would be better than 18 months though. I just saw a study that showed most people on assistance give up looking for a job after about 6 months.

[gimme1ibertee]

Maybe one year would be better than 18 months though

I originally thought about a year,but most training courses take at least one year to complete.

I just saw a study that showed most people on assistance give up looking for a job after about 6 months.

The additional six months would allow for job placement,securing suitable transportation and child care....just a safety cushion to eliminate excuses of not having enough time to find a ride,child care or a job.
At the end of all of that,if a person can't get it together,they're on their own. They cannot rely on govt assistance for anything whatsoever. When signing the contract,they would be agreeing that they understand that.

That's when your charity-handout plan kicks in.