Morris Dovey wrote:

Before the subthread becomes overly polarized I'd like to suggest that
the real question may be: "Do we intend for government to the the agent
of our generosity?" - and I'd also like to suggest that the available
answers aren't limited to only 'yes' and 'no', but include 'sometimes'
and 'in a limited way'.

Well I would prefer that charity be my decision based on my belief of caring for the those
that are not doing as well or need help verses a government program designed to win votes
for a particular party.

Most of us also wish for a government and 'social contract' that would help us survive if
things outside of our control put us in a position that made it impossible to provide for
our sustinance.

The tension is not using taxation to buy votes and a real concern to eliminate those that
are gaming the system from recieving state or federal funds.

Wes



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