[Gritty]

The problem isn't either the welfare system or George Bush's tax cuts for the rich.

The problem is the parent(s).

But then, we wouldn't want to call these incompotent nincompoops to task for their criminal neglect of their own children, would we? So it becomes "our" fault for not shoveling enough freebies their way!

[A. Pole]

But then, we wouldn't want to call these incompotent nincompoops to task for their criminal neglect of their own children, would we?

These "nincompoops" do not need the criminal prosecution. They need some basic compulsory training - what to buy, where to buy, how to cook or prepare, how to eat.