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Originally Posted by Aramike
We're supposed to have a government of the people by the people. Therefore the people should get the credit - not the government.
Also, as a side note, some people including me don't see welfare as helping people necessarily. I believe strongly in the principle behind teaching a man to fish rather than just feeding him a fish.
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The government should get credit when the government does something good, and the people should get credit when the people do something good.
I agree with you on the teaching a man to fish vs. feeding him a fish. But you don't learn to fish instantly, and you need something to eat when you're learning. Welfare should not be used as a long-term solution to a person's problems, but it's still important to have as a short-term way to keep their head above water until they can solve their own problems.