I agree with you completely about those on the dole having the funds to spend on cigarettes. Read my above response to 2ndResponsibility though why I am concerned over even more government intervention.
Frankly, I’d like to know if there is a law on the books that states any monies from social programs given to welfare collectors can not be used to purchase cigarettes, alcohol, lottery tickets etc.
It seem we all agree people living off of the back of tax payers should not be using that money to buy cigarettes etc. Instead of legislating activities in ones own home, why not legislate items that are off limits for welfare recipients to purchase with tax dollars. If they make monies above their monthly distribution, why aren’t we forcing them to return it to the people?
I agree, except it is still not their house. It belongs to the taxpayers. Which brought this thought to my mind (stay with me):
Yes, we resent having to dole to welfare kings and queens, so there is a satisfaction to be had to see them targeted for a change. The government is counting on us to feel that way.
Because, if we allow it to happen to them,we've given permission to the feds to do it to us