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When the government stops making it illegial, or charging fees for---Living. If Jesus Christ reappeared; what would his first few days look like? He couldn't fish without a license. He couldn't hunt without a license. He couldn't light a fire without a permit. He couldn't sleep unless in a sanctified Homeless Shelter. He would probally get a loitering ticket while preaching to the masses, or worse-- thrown in jail over inciting a riot? So, we live in a society where government regulates pretty much everything we do; until they back off--they need to help the people who can't "work" in their system. (God--please forgive me, I was just trying to make a point. I didn't use your name in vain.)


I wholeheartedly agree that we need to help those less fortunate, but not in a way that promotes aheavy reliance on the government.

All my Liberal friends conveniently forget that Bill Clinton took millions off of welfare and brought them out of poverty. Not from relying on government, but through incentives and job training.

Interesting to note that this was a bipartisan bill, introduced by a Republican, and heavily endorsed by Clinton himself. And yes, it went through two veto's before getting signed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Responsibility_and_Wor...




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