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Social programs are the biggest drain on this country's economy. All of you know at least one person that is cheating, let's turn them in. Untold billions are being wasted on these able bodied good for nothing lazy welfare cheats.
Let me clarify for those of you who don't understand what a "drain" is. The military, while it is a large piece of the pie, at least performs a service, we get a return on the money....Freedom, it's expensive. Welfare frauds on the other hand, just keep taking, and taking and we get nothing in return.
Good point carter
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- King JoffreyLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
Sure, turn them in and watch as jackshit is done about it.
- korgrueLv 71 decade ago
I would, but most of them that I know have kids that would suffer for their parents lies. I would rather see the parents lie, than the kids go without food and shelter, or end up in a foster home. I am ok knowing that the money is going to putting food on the table and a roof over the heads of their children, even if their parents are lying to get it.
Sorry.
Also, social programs are not the biggest drain, military spending is. But good try.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I disagree with Well Fair! However if you are talking of those on Disability because they Can't Physically or Mentally Work for an income for over 1 year - Then, I disagree.
I was on Social Security Disability - when I was hit Head On by a Drunk Driver - Broke my back! I spent 4 months in the Hospital! I Lost the Ability to Walk! I spent 5 1/2 years in a Jazzy Power Chair!
I'm now working and not in the Chair Anymore! My chair in is North Carolina - We left it with a Friend who drives Nascar in Concord, Where we Moved to Arkansas from!
Peace to All and God Bless! Jane.
Source(s): Born American! - BibigirlLv 71 decade ago
I couldn't agree more. I personally know 3 people who claim to be disabled. They spend out tax dollars on drugs and I know this for a fact.
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- Marcia BLv 71 decade ago
You are incredibly far off with your "Social programs are the biggest drain on this country's economy. " That is so wrong it just made me LAUGH.
Please do some research. The money we spend on social programs is very small compared to our military budget.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Why not just turn in all the criminals instead?
Or is obedience to the law not good enough for you?
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I don't know anybody on welfare