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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Devilsbcoach" data-source="post: 1977398" data-attributes="member: 12092">I have mixed feelings about welfare. I am a big advocate of taking responsibility for oneself and one's actions. However, I do see situations that are beyond a person's control that result in that person needing assistance. My complaint is not so much with the existence of the welfare programs, but rather with what others have already mentioned --- the system being abused, broken etc. I will give an example of what causes my frustration with these programs: I know a family of 5 where Dad works a menial job, and Mom has no job, so they qualify for food stamps.  In contrast, I have a family of 4. My wife and I both work at decent jobs, and we do not qualify for assistance. We budget approx $250-$300 a month for groceries and the household items that food stamps do not cover. They receive $900 per month in food stamps. NEVER has our budget for food been $900! I don't think anyone should starve, but REALLY? $900 a month? REALLY? It is a bit frustrating, and (as Tom Petty put it) "it just seems so useless to have to work so hard and nothin' ever really seem to come from it" while those who simply sit back and rely on the government are given so much. I know many will respond to this by saying, "Yes, but other aspects of your life are so much better than theirs." To that I say, "Ehhhh, not really." Their kids have things that my kids are still hoping to get for Christmas or birthday and may or may not get.</blockquote>

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