It's the freebies in exchange for a vote that are destroying us. Get rid of the "free" stuff. If these people are going to WANT, let them WANT their own jobs to get it!
Why is everyone talking about what to do to the tax payers when the real issue is what to do with the extremely expensive freeloaders! They're living a very comfortable, care free life on everyone elses dime. That's why the tax payers are broke. That's why the government is broke. The only people not broke are the freeloaders!
Your post says it all! If only our elected officials felt the same way. Instead of saying ‘No’, they just look for more creative ways to drain “revenue” from taxpayers.
I have a friend who works at a state office. People come in for child support or custody services and get out of paying fees because they are “indigent”. They have cell phones, hair done up, glittering nails and the kids have new sneakers. No shame, either...they are ENTITLED to our money.