I think it is a reaction to the 60's welfare programs

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by boxley

4/5/02 10:12:33 AM

I think it is a reaction to the 60's welfare programs

Back when for a family to get assistance there could not be a man capable of working living at home. This created a system of single moms. Instead of fixing the problem, society found a way to redefine the family. The backlash in the 80's about welfare queens hurt those who had serious needs. People were found to be abusing the system and welfare reform was started. Trouble is the poor are always with us. Married people dont have to get a divorce any more to get aid, but likewise a single mom shouldnt be forced to get married to get assistance. There is two types of assistance, temporary with those who get into a bad patch and permanent for those who cannot for whater reason make their way to full self sufficiency. Government has done a poor job of helping either.
thanx,
bill

TAM ARIS QUAM ARMIPOTENS

Single mothers should get themselves a husband! - (Brandioch) - (19) - April 4, 2002, 06:48:59 PM EST

There's an obvious explanation, though: - (Ashton) - (1) - April 4, 2002, 07:10:41 PM EST

Remember his last attempt? - (Brandioch) - April 4, 2002, 07:45:37 PM EST

Turning back the clock... - (slugbug) - (3) - April 4, 2002, 07:47:36 PM EST

On a tangent... - (Meerkat) - April 5, 2002, 12:54:08 AM EST

If a grad student in 'government' made such a proposal - (Ashton) - April 5, 2002, 04:49:33 AM EST

I think it is a reaction to the 60's welfare programs - (boxley) - April 5, 2002, 10:12:33 AM EST

At least eliminate the "single incentives" - (SpiceWare) - April 4, 2002, 10:27:48 PM EST

I know I'm reaching but..... - (Silverlock) - (10) - April 4, 2002, 10:51:24 PM EST

They can't afford to admit that - (drewk) - (9) - April 5, 2002, 09:38:06 AM EST

Ditto. - (Brandioch) - (8) - April 5, 2002, 10:01:49 AM EST

But, the state governments do care who you marry. - (a6l6e6x) - (1) - April 5, 2002, 03:17:34 PM EST

As long as they can legally enter into a contract. - (Brandioch) - April 5, 2002, 04:30:23 PM EST

Marrying a cat - (ben_tilly) - (5) - April 6, 2002, 05:07:17 AM EST

That's got to be the ultimate "out of context" quote -NT - (drewk) - April 8, 2002, 09:55:59 AM EDT

Practical problem: who raises the children? -NT - (Ashton) - (3) - April 8, 2002, 01:33:16 PM EDT

And do you toilet or litter box train them? -NT - (bbronson) - (2) - April 8, 2002, 01:50:48 PM EDT

Toilet, of course - (drewk) - (1) - April 8, 2002, 01:54:14 PM EDT

Since this is Politics: what could you do if you found out - (Ashton) - April 8, 2002, 03:06:23 PM EDT

Why should they? - (orion) - April 6, 2002, 03:52:15 PM EST

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