Ferrari Mailing List: Barstool economics - again

[George P . (ygpz4re]

Hi gang,
 
I've been reading this with interest thinking I'd just read it and stay out of 
the "fray".  But, best laid plans and all that...
 
Mike wrote:
 
"I agree the system probably does need reform. The point I can not agree with 
here is that these people are all freeloaders... Or that if they get help they 
suddenly would become freeloaders..."
 
While I fervently agree with Ric and others who concurred with his valid and 
rational points of view, I also agree with Mike (somewhat) that we, as a 
civilized society, should help those who truly need it.  Yes, there are plenty 
of freeloaders who should be kicked off the "payroll", but I don't think anyone 
ever said that "these people are *ALL* freeloaders" [emphasis added], or that 
"they suddenly would become freeloaders".  No one ever said that (that I recall 
in this discussion) and it's not a rational or logical conclusion.  To me (and 
sorry if I'm wrong, Mike) it sounds like the statements of a far-left liberal 
who simply cannot stand the thought that anyone should benefit from 
capitalistic excesses - unless *everyone* can benefit.  And, at the risk of 
belaboring the points Ric made far more elequently, that's patently unfair to 
the folks who *create* the "capitalistic excesses", it goes agains the very 
grain of what our society was founded upon - that those who *DO THE WORK* 
should realize the benefit.  THAT'S what's fair.
 
While I've never needed public assistance, my wife has.  She took the 
assistance while she found a job, and then she found a second and third job so 
she wouldn't have to go back for more assistance.  And then, while working and 
raising two kids on her own, she put herself through school and now gets job 
offers when she's not even looking (yes, I'm terribly jealous!).  So there is a 
place for it.
 
It's the abuse that we must stop.  And we must incentivize the recipients to 
get off their duffs and work or suffer the consequences of their own actions.  
Even if that means they wind up homeless and hungry (as harsh as that may 
sound).
 
Ok, that's my input - my work here is done.  :-)
 
George P.
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