i'm not saying people shouldn't depend on the govt, and actually i was referring more to families on welfare and such. i simply think the govt should have less power, and the people and the states should have more. libs are all about giving the fed govt big power - if the govt interfered less and we were taxed less, then we as a country would be wealthier. the writers of the constitution, the fathers of our country, would cry and probably shoot themselves if they knew how much libs have destroyed our govt. the fed govt should be there to protect us and give us a hand when we need it, but it should be a last resort. we shouldn't be spending our tax money and increasing the natl budget to give money to people who are too lazy to get educated or get a job and can't stop poppin out kids.
If you are against the size of government and the 9 trillion dollar debt we carry, then you must look at the conservatives as well. It was under Reagan and Bush administration that our national debt skyrocketed under 'borrow and spend' policies.
The federal government is too big. I would like to see it reduced in size once we reign in corporate dominance. I'm glad that you recognize the utility of having a social safety net.
As for Welfare, AFDC is a pretty small expenditure from the governmental budget. It's also a pretty successful program at getting people of the program. Over half of all recipients leave the welfare rolls after just 2 years. The largest group of AFDC recipients is white women.
Our country depends on a flexible workforce. There is never full employment b/c that would stoke inflation. If these people aren't eligible for unemployment insurance, what do we do with them? Mind you, the country needs 1-5% unemployed workers.