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Is welfare a good thing?
Here is a quote by a famous historical American figure on the dangers of a welfare system. He calls it “relief” in this speech. "Relief" is and historically has been a common name for welfare programs around the world. He is specifically taking about what we currently call Social Security, Unemployment, and Food stamps. (Later writing by the same person ell us that his biggest concern was food stamp programs)
QUOTE:
"The lessons of history, confirmed by evidence immediately before me, show conclusively that continued dependence on relief induces a spiritual and moral disintegration fundamentally destructive to the national fiber. To dole out relief in this way is to administer a narcotic, a subtle destroyer of the human spirit. It is inimical to the dictates of sound policy. It is a violation of the traditions of America."
Can you tell me who said this, when, and what is so unusual about hearing this warning from this person? What political party did he belong too?
Now, no Google or internet research allowed! Let’s not cheat!
I try to get back in 15-20 minutes and see what answers we get.
HINT: The quote is from 1935, during the "Great Depression."
And xpanitas is simply a flat out lying! Guys, my questions and answers are public. You can look for yourself. I have NEVER posted this question before. In fact, before today I had never hear the quote before!
Hint #2: The speaker was a Democrat!
4 Answers
- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
Probably FDR given the hints you've given and the fact that I know he had a different view on social programs than what is traditionally attributed to him.
- ?Lv 45 years ago
I consider it's good, just not the best way it is now. I feel there should be a point in time or something. I consider you're being a bit harsh- some people haven't any option however to rely on welfare. Of course, there are some folks who take advantage of the process, but there are also murders etc available in the market- you can't generalise some humans to the complete popualtion. I get adolescence Allowance (Aus) on the second since I used to be busy with exams and so on, but now looking for a job, i'll earn more on youth allowance sitting at my butt at dwelling all day than working at some rapid meals placce for eight hours a day. That is now not proper.
- luis lLv 69 years ago
WOW THE HEAVY DUMP FOR WEAPONS AND SOLDIERS,IS THE MAIN PRODUCT OF USA?
WOW AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU TRY TO TELL US,IF PEOPLE GET HELP,THE MAIN WEAPONS DEALERS,CUT OFF THEIR PROFITS,AND IS FUN,THE USA IDIOTS DRUG ADDICTS CONSUME MORE DRUGS?
AND IS FUN ,THE POLITICIANS ARE SOME KIND OF FOOLS,THE PEOPLE ASK FOR WELFARE,NOT FOR MORE HEAVY WEAPONS AND POLICE FORCES?
