I agree 100%. Our nation is made of people who were daring enough to come to a new place for a better life. We are the most creative country on earth, and can compete and win against anyone.
Ireland cut its taxes and is now the growth story of Europe. The last time I looked, Russia, for all it's problems, was growing at 8% a year after two waves of flat tax tax cuts. Hong Kong, a tiny overpopulated island with no natural resources but with free trade and low taxes, is a world leader in prosperity.
I feel the pain from jobs moving out of our country, and it has greatly affected friends and family of mine, but less socialism, not more, is the answer.
Being forced to fend for yourself and make it on your own is very difficult and depressing. We all can do it but not all do. For those who make it there is nothing quite like that feeling of satisfaction and self-confidence. You can't tell people about it, you just feel it.
The same is true of those who don't make and who don't continue to try. There is nothing quite like that depression and anger and it is especially frustrating that only they are to blame. Few will admit that but instead blame the obstacles, "Well, I coulda if it weren't for....." There is nothing like that feeling of hopelessness and defeat.
Unfortunately, helping them with government welfare only makes them more comfortable physically while the ache inside continues and the anger builds. No one can cure that but them.