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Old 12-03-2012, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 View Post
Not sure if it is that easy. Other things might come into play for those not working. The US has a very good governmental system compared with many other governments around the world but it is very far from perfect. We still have innocent people in prison for instance for any number of reasons some of these though are the corruption, incompetence and/or laziness of people who are working. We may have people who are not mentally ill stuck in mental hospitals for the same reason as the innocent in prison.

Other countries probably have many more innocent people in prison and/or "troublemakers" for the powerful in mental hospitals where they do not belong.
Good points Tal. My wife has volunteered two days a week for almost ten years at a local charity thrift store and a food pantry. She has gotten to know many of the recipients and their stories, and many would break your heart. She watches for childrens clothing to come in and she brings it home to wash, then takes it back and sets it aside for impoverished children whom it will fit. She is not a saint, and gets back as much as she gives, but don't tell her that all, or even most, welfare cases are lazy no-accounts.
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