The Partisan Divide on Issues

[David Horn]

(04-11-2020, 05:23 AM)Bob Butler 54 Wrote: … Welfare should not be a way of life.  People who abuse the system do exist.  I have encountered people with real needs getting not enough help more than I've encountered abusers.  Thus, we have different opinions of the system.  I have no problem with attempts to stop the abuse.  Propose real solutions rather than sharing your pre judgements.  I would suggest providing help for a single mistake, but not provide a way of life...

A few year's ago, there was a huge bruhaha in Denmark over the abuse of their welfare system by one exceptionally devious person. The sums involved were not huge, but they were substantial enough to merit the charge. The response from the public: she should be punished, but the system should remain as-is. Their justification? The system did good for the recipients and the nation as a whole. Making it less generous and more onerous to use would defeat that, so leave it alone. That's what happened. Abuse didn't skyrocket; in fact, it may have declined. The Danes are happy.

Try that here.