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Originally Posted by Kevin
Civilized society should provide the necessities for those who cannot provide for themselves. As for those who simply don't want to provide for themselves, I think society owes them nothing.
Now, the elderly, in most cases cannot work. Therefore, I have no problem with providing help. My argument really doesn't reach them.
That is unfortuante. As I said though, I'm happy to have a little bit of my income redistributed to those who for whatever reason have no ability to provide for themselves -- especially when their situation is no fault of their own.
I think you're mistaken as to my meaning. Perhaps I wasn't clear enough. Hope this helps.
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That makes a little more sense. (Not that I completely agree with all the points you've been trying to make in this thread, but you've at least clarified the post I had referenced.)