Originally Posted by gnu

is one we are "Free to Choose" One where we are free to educate ourselves (or not) free to live where we want, to work , to play. We are free to achieve our greatest goals or to wallow in our ignorance or self pity. We are free to choose what health care package we want or can afford. We are free, not equal. Our freedom is in opportunity, not entitlement. To assume that the world should be fair to all is wrong at face value.

There will always be some that will work for a better education, or work harder than the rest, have inventiveness greater than others, better eye sight, hearing or athletic abilities. Should government level the playing field so that some who have lack of effort in education, or are lazy or don't have sale-able talents, or criminal minds be afforded equality to YOU?

YES, we have an obligation as a society to help the physically handicapped, the mentally handicapped or any number people of REAL disabilities. But to provide for the unwilling to take care of themselves is not the governments responsibility. Some are where they are because they chose to be there, lacked effort to do better or feel entitled to a free ride in life.

One gets out of life in portion of what one puts in. Society willl take of those truly in need.