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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting
One well known theory proposes that all democracies are doomed to eventually fail. Once voted in, entitlements are rarely voted out, and the government eventually collapses under the weight of all the accumulated costs. See: Greece.
Something to keep in mind before voting them in.
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Your right. However the fundamental flaw isn't the entitlements themselves. I think as a civilized society and in the interest of helping those out who find themselves in a jam, being able to get some assistance isn't a bad idea in principal. The problem with things as they are now is that it has become a life long career for to many and that needs to stop. Any assistance should have a strictly enforced time limit but that will never happen because it allows politicians to essentially buy votes and influence by handing out tax payer funded "free stuff" indefinitely to those that are either to lazy or ignorant to know better... just don't stop the gravy train. It's sad and a total exploitation of the less fortunate. They become enslaved and dependent on handouts with no incentive to better themselves.