The sign of a lazy mind is going to platitudes... like you just did. I never said anything about shooting them. I never said they were not redeemable. You like giving answers that suit your world view and putting words into others mouths. We do no need you for that, thanks so much.

I said TAKING AWAY THEIR MONEY WILL NOT WORK. Stop assuming what I mean. And I will fill in the blank for you....a woman has a right to choice. Yes, I believe in abortions. You don't. End of that discussion, once again.

My solution would begin with making attendance in some kind of behavioral therapy program a condition of receiving welfare. You are NOT getting them directly to work...most lack the skills to get work. Once there is some handle on the roots of the addiction, THEN you can start trying to slowly introduce short term work goals.