[olliemb]

Moral obligation, yes. Read your bible.

[Teacher317]

It is not the government's job to take my money and give it to those that are in the current spotlight to satisfy "my moral obligation." If I want to give it, I'll do it myself... and far more efficiently, directly, and effectively where most charities and churches are involved.

Also, the Bible is not a binding document on the government of the United States. If you want to back up the "obligation" idea, you'll need to cite the Constitution.

[RJCogburn]

Moral obligation, yes. Read your bible.

No, you may decide that it is your obligation, and that is fine.

You said our obligation....

I am may choose to wish to assist, but I do not need to be told what others decide my obligation is.

[Zack Nguyen]

Moral obligation, yes. Read your bible.

Most certainly we have an obligation Biblically. But is it government's job? After all, with government it is not charity, it is force. Bush is committing us to "charity" whether we like it or not. And that is not charity, and I have grave doubts whether it is government's job.