Right Wing Finance

Here’s an article from Arizona News that details how a recent study shows that up to half of the children in the U.S. will be on food stamps at some point in their lives.

For once, I don’t question the article.

This is mainly because it seems to be the objective of liberals to have the government agencies provide for the populace as much as possible. I suppose it’s the best way to grow government and increase dependency on our bureaucratic masters, second only to healthcare and welfare in general.

The other reason I don’t question the report is personal experience. When my daughter was starting kindergarten my wife and I went to an informational meeting at the school. A good portion of the meeting seemed geared toward getting people to fill out paperwork to request public assistance in paying for our child’s lunch. I understand the need to make people aware of the program, and make sure that people who really need the program know about it, but the head of food service literally told us, “Even if you think you make too much money, fill out the form anyway because you never know – you might qualify for the program.”

I’m sorry, but if I think I make too much to qualify, it’s because I do make too much to qualify.

Another reason I wouldn’t question it is that Obama’s great recession is very likely to push many more households into poverty and government assistance than before. But hey, that’s the point.

Anyway, go and read the report. It’ll make you sad.

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