Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy
What about changin the minds of those expecting their handouts on every 1st and 15th? Greed is a part of the problem, though not nearly as much as dems would like you to think. Another part is this attitude by some that they are owed some, or they have rights to material objects. Neither are true, and both are growing at a dangerous pace.
I am basing my opinion on the "in my pocket" politicians (all parties) that run rampant across the states. Greedy people in power are the worst b/c they are all in if for self. Better discussed in person IMO.

Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy
You couldnt be more wrong. America is the most compassionate country in the world. What is running thin is our patience in people who's life ambition is to milk the handout system.
Yes and no. I guess I am leaning on the leaders/business in this country, not so much the people directly. It's hard for me to type it out honestly.

Also, I agree the gov't assistance system is VERY flawed! I was naive to the fact that as a college student you are eligible for free money in the form of Food Stamps, lol. IMO there are people who need assistance, whether they fucked up or not, but it should be limited and strict. Honestly, its not just the handout system being milked! These big corps are pocketing $ that they know is dirty money. We need to tighten up the checks and balances of every government program AND the accounting practices of big/small business. Loopholes are all throughout and need to be plugged.

Quote Originally Posted by BanginJimmy
I agree 100%. Though part of that is consumer ignorance, another part is the fine print that is written in a way that you need a lawyer to understand.
Consumer ignorance plays a large part, but baiting someone on false pretences is horrible. I do not expect us to "babysit" people in regards to their buying habits, but lets not play on peoples ignorance to get $.