Well, I didn't think farmers would get brought up in this, but they don't deserve near the federal money that they get. Has anybody ever noticed how when a farmer retires, he will often have several million dollars worth of land, not to mention hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment, and it is all paid off. I really just don't get why we still think we have to subsidize these "poor" farmers that have such a tough time getting by...despite them being able to pay off the millions that they have.
As for welfare, it isn't compassion at all. All it is is greediness. Elected officials who side with the welfare systems are trying to get a huge majority of voters on their sides. If people would know anything about economics, a welfare system actually doesn't help the lowest class of people that much at all. When taxes are increased, the incentive to work is lower, which means that less overall taxes will be paid. When less overall taxes are paid, less money will be distributed to the poor people. In the end, higher taxes actually lowers the living standard for everybody (including the lowest levels). And I never have liked somebody who says you will have to go live on the street...I have seen shows that discuss "professional" beggars, and it talks about how a prime spot can earn you $60k a year or more just from people giving you money. Not just this, but if you would go to a McDonalds, get a job, and work 30 hours a week, you can afford life (whether or not you can afford the luxuries is besides the point). People on welfare don't want to get a job because it is all just being handed to them without doing a thing.
Money can't buy happiness. Just video games, which make me happy.
