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Originally Posted by Bucco

Two issues raised in this discussion....first the issue of working versus not working.

We had a long discussion on a thread about the minimum wage here a short time ago. I never recall a thread or discussion on the raising of welfare levels.
Why do I bring this up...

"Bay State welfare recipients have little incentive to get jobs because government assistance pays better, according to a study by a Washington, D.C.-based libertarian think tank that pegs Massachusetts as the third-most generous in the nation in doling out welfare funds.

“Clearly, the level of benefits in Massachusetts acts as a disincentive to work,” said Michael Tanner, the lead author of the “Work Versus Welfare Trade-Off” study by the Cato Institute.

The institute found Massachusetts ranks third nationally with $42,515 in welfare benefits handed out to the “typical recipient,” behind Hawaii at $49,175, and Washington, D.C., at $43,099."

- See more at: Study: Welfare pays better | Boston Herald

In 13 states it is much more attractive to be on welfare than working for minimum wage. Why work.......

Second, someone commented on the race. While I find discussion of race uncomfortable and actually distasteful, IF I am to believe those posters who posted on the Zimmerman thread, then the race of these punks is a definitive factor.

There is a race problem in this country and it is about time, we recognize it runs TWO ways, and not one. I, for one, am tired of being made to feel guilty.

BUT...as I think Gracie has said a number of times...it always go back to the family and parenting. We actually make fun of marriage and family life....we smile at divorce.....we have a laugh about folks getting pregnant not out of love or family but to increase the welfare check. We are then made to feel guilty for discussing it.....what can you expect to come from generations of this ?

Just a side note to Bucco's excellent post...I heard here, on a Boston Talk Radio show yesterday that someone would have to earn just north of $50,000 to equal all the handouts here in MA. SO, why work?
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