Welfare programs in the U.S. are designed to ensure that the basic needs of the American population are met. Federal and state social programs include cash assistance, health insurance, food assistance, housing subsidies, energy and utilities subsidies, and education and childcare assistance. Similar benefits are sometimes provided by the private sector either through policy mandates or on a voluntary basis. In 1996, Congress passed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (Welfare Reform Act). The new law placed permanent ceilings on the amount of federal funding…
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@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
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@9FRPS8J2yrs2Y
welfare just needs to be harder to qualify they should testify the kids and view how they are actually living.
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
Fewer
@9FRPS8J2yrs2Y
There is A lot of Fraud with welfare theirs many people like Undocumented mothers using their documented kids to ask our government to give them money and its a lot of money and the money goes to enjoying life instead it should be money to just survive to have shelter bills or food that is only certain brands not high quality foods . high brand food should be hard earned.
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
@9GVPPRJ 2yrs2Y
It is a good idea to save some money to use it for helping other needs in the country. However, some individuals only or main income is from Welfare so it will only worsen the problem.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
If their only source of income is welfare, then that means they aren't producing anything for society, therefore they don't deserve to consume anything from society either.
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
@9HJWKMN2yrs2Y
This is apparent based on the extent of homelessness. The same people who express the most negative sentiment about the homeless are, ironically, often the same ones who say we need to have more restrictions on welfare. I know people who have "invisible" disabilities(not obvious to a stranger at first glance, but very real nonetheless), and it has been way too hard for them to get assistance. They're living with me, and I can't just let them become homeless. When society doesn't share the burden, it all falls onto a smaller number of kind people to shoulder it.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
@9F5WMD62yrs2Y
Immigration is a very useful way to improve the state of our country, not only well educated immigrants, but uneducated ones as well for a variety of reasons. Having more working age members within a society is always useful, especially since they specifically want to be in the United States. Relating to that, attracting more immigrants is important, providing benefits to immigrants will bring more in, especially educated ones. Furthermore, these are not simply numbers, these are human beings. Helping them through welfare is important, as it is with everyone in our great nation.
@DovesSerenity2yrs2Y
While I agree that immigration can bring numerous benefits to our country, we must also consider the economic implications. Welfare programs are primarily funded by taxpayers and distributing these resources to a larger population, including immigrants, could strain the system. For instance, in California, a state with a high immigrant population, the welfare system has been under severe stress due to their inclusive policies. This often leads to less resources for citizens who have contributed to the system for years. How would you propose we balance the needs of our citizens and the desire to assist immigrants without overburdening our welfare system?
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican5mos5MO
Legal immigrants should still be able to get welfare benefits. It should be the illegals that are denied all welfare benefits or any sort of government aid. The government should be spending less on programs like welfare so taxes for citizens can be reduced.
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
More, current benefits should be capped
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Welfare spending is too much, and needs to be reduced and capping welfare benefits is an excellent way to do this, as well as testing and terminating all benefits to drug-users.
@967FDNC3yrs3Y
Fewer, current means testing is a waste of time and money
Leave it the same for most but ban illegal immigrants and those who don't pay taxes. Also increase benefits for elderly and disabled as thier fixed income isn't much and most elderly get $12-25$ and that is not enough.
@8FLK3FN5yrs5Y
I feel like it should be a lot more personalized and there should be an emphasis on not being able to cheat the system.
@8D7X8VBNew Liberty5yrs5Y
More, abolish welfare in favor of UNIVERSAL INCOME.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Universal income is even worse than welfare
@9665XKT3yrs3Y
Fewer, current means-testing is a waste of time and money
@9GSGPR32yrs2Y
People should be encouraged and expected to provide for themselves as much as they are able to do so. Government does not exist to enable its citizenry in self destructive cycles of laziness but rather to help it rise up above challenges and help it be self reliant. No illegal immigrant should receive any form of welfare as it creates an undue burden on the us taxpayer.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
This is completely against the fundamental purpose of society itself...
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Well said, I agree with every word of it
Deleted3yrs3Y
More, but I would rather abolish welfare
@9NTH43Q1yr1Y
Fewer, direct benefits towards those most in need who are working hardest to escape their situation and ensure that all benefits supplement rather than replace a working income
@9G3DHMG2yrs2Y
Fewer, in fact, all welfare assistance programs for people (including those due to illness, natural disasters, and corporate bailouts / welfare) should be abolished. Those who apply for such benefits should receive the death penalty.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
dang, that's a bit harsh
Deleted2yrs2Y
Regardless, we should abolish all welfare programs
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
A minimal level of welfare is important to ensure that those who truly can't find a job can still live
Reform current benefits that do not include work requirements, address barriers to unemployment, and have a time limit.
@B5SYZ763wks3W
Increase benefits for the elderly and disabled and impeach Trump for gutting social programs to pay trillions to billionaires
There should be common-sense reform that may involve an increase or decrease in restrictions, depending on the situation.
@9HB5MKV2yrs2Y
Less. Direct benefits towards those most in need and reform the system so it supplements rather than replaces a working income. Anyone on welfare should be doing all they can to get off it and should be provided resources to help find a stable, suitable job if needed.
@9FRLXGC2yrs2Y
More, deny benefits to illegal immigrants, and increase benefits for those who could be eligible for them (Elderly, disabled, etc.)
@9D3RPBQ2yrs2Y
All welfare benefits should be given to everyone equally regardless.
@9S2PDWW11mos11MO
There should be Great restrictions on our welfare Benefits, illegal immigrants, and immigrants without legal status, and criminals should not be able to to gain access to Welfare benefits. And the benefits should be heavily maintained and surveyed in order to ensure that there is not over generosity.
@9L74FFC1yr1Y
Neither, reform the system to ensure it supplements instead of replaces a working income and direct benefits towards those most in need who are making concerted efforts to get off welfare
@9L4Z23BIndependent 1yr1Y
More. End all federal welfare programs and replace with a negative income tax for low income earners
Fewer. the income cap on welfare benefits should be raised to the point that a beneficiary of welfare can sustain their living, and the cap should be set at a rate that the recipient can independently afford what the benefits provide.
@9GN5KWP2yrs2Y
Fewer. Ensure that benefits go to those most in need and that benefits only supplement instead of replace a working income. Anyone on welfare should be doing all they can to get off it
@9GJTNP92yrs2Y
Reform the system so that it supplements a working income, but also make sure the benefits are going to those who need it most.
@9GSJY342yrs2Y
Require people to buy better food. People should not be spending a piece of my paycheck on trash *** gas station food. It is inefficient to the consumer and the ones paying for it.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Please google "food desert"
@8XT2DCV4yrs4Y
Fewer restrictions, but deny benefits to "Illegal" Immigrants
Fewer in some areas and more in others
@9F9LZ942yrs2Y
Fewer, also give benefits to immigrants, also increase benefits for the elderly and disabled, and reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income.
@9F4B2VJ2yrs2Y
Fewer restrictions for the elderly and disabled while reforming the system to prevent people from gaming the system. More restrictions against individuals who aren’t in the country legally, the government’s duty/obligation is to its citizens and those who are here legally and we shouldn’t incentivize people arriving illegally
@9DRHX76 2yrs2Y
The implementation of a universal basic income would render this irrelevant.
@9DRH6Q72yrs2Y
I don't feel the restrictions to who gets it is too harsh but I do feel funding should be expanded especially in situations involving children.
@9DGB99H2yrs2Y
Fewer, but decrease the need to rely on welfare benefits by investing in affordable housing and healthcare and by bolstering labor bargaining rights.
@9DD79J2Republican2yrs2Y
Expand it for those who need it the most but deny it to illegal immigrants.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Fewer, and change our current welfare state into a universal, welfare state
@9D769PB2yrs2Y
The qualifications do not adequately support the world and how inflation/ cost of living impacts people.
@9D4ZMSQLibertarian2yrs2Y
The vast majority of the current welfare recipients should be removed from the welfare rolls, or have additional restrictions placed upon them in order to continue to receive assistance. This will free up money for the truly needy.
Maintain much of the current structure but reconfigure it to support income rather that replace it entirely, otherwise it breeds complacency.
@9BMBSG92yrs2Y
fewer, and MORE THINGS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING
@8ZMWPGZ3yrs3Y
More, and end all welfare programs
@8Z9XRN2Republican3yrs3Y
Complete reform of welfare.
@8S2JVTX4yrs4Y
we shouldn't have welfare
@8RNYFCZ4yrs4Y
Regardless, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income. Except in the cases of elderly and disabled persons.
@8NSJ4GQ5yrs5Y
More, and abolish all federal welfare programs
@B5XF3K4Working Family7 days7D
Fewer, and the bureaucracy of means-testing often has disproportionately high costs compared to the cost-savings it purportedly offers.
@B5X6NL2 1wk1W
Reform the system so that it acts as a supplement for working income but increase for elderly and disabled people.
@B5T8FYF3wks3W
Same and maybe more for lower income, but check the legal statues of the applicants and revoke status for illegals.
@B5S69QZ3wks3W
Welfare should be privatized and should not be the state's business. State welfare is mandatory insurance.
@B5RKNL74wks4W
Yes, but by eliminating the whole system relying on private charity which can be assisted by federal advice not financial assistance.
Increase benefits for the elderly and disabled, and impeach Trump for gutting social welfare programs
Only increase benefits for the elderly and disabled, and impeach Trump for gutting social welfare to cut taxes for the billionaires
@B5KS4B61mo1MO
More, and deny benefits to ILLEGAL immigrants, or anyone who is not a citizen of the United States. .
@B5FBC8G2mos2MO
Fewer, means testing adds unnecessary bureaucracy that soaks up the funding that are intended for benefits.
@B58NX8HIndependent2mos2MO
Neither but reform the system by making the benefits work for everyone instead of making more or less but take the ones out that have made more harm
@B56VSQQ2mos2MO
Create a federal work program instead so "welfare" recipients complete work for the government and the citizens before receiving their tax dollar dole out.
@B4ZYZYK2mos2MO
No more restrictions are needed, but the system that sorts claims and benefits is grossly outdated. We need to update the system, spend more time checking the validity of claims, and make sure that those who really need it are the ones who are getting it.
@B4YHQGT2mos2MO
The brackets for those who receive benefits needs to be adjusted in a more comprehensive manner and the quality of the benefits they receive should be greater in quality as well
@B4M67PG3mos3MO
More but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled while it also supplements rather than replaces a working income.
@B4KLCSB3mos3MO
There should be more restrictions on long term welfare recipients because our welfare system should be measured by how many people get off of it and if they are still stuck on welfare then our system has failed
@4KBRM54 3mos3MO
Regardless, reform of welfare programs should be made. Social welfare should not be eliminated, but massive reforms should be made.
All financial bills and responsibilities should be taken into consideration when qualifying for benefits. Just because someone makes more money than the income matrix allows does not mean a person shouldn’t qualify for substantial benefits. The cost of inflation is a huge hindrance in how far the money is able to stretch.
@B4FCJW4Republican3mos3MO
There should be more for the sake of low taxes, low national debt, a good supply chain, a good GDP, good trade, low unemployment, capitalism, and weak government It should only be allowed for the elderly and/or disabled. The fact is everyone gets what they deserve in terms of how hard they work.
Streamline welfare to support those truly in need while removing red tape, promoting work and opportunity, and ensuring accountability so the system serves both families and taxpayers effectively.
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
There should be more for the sake of a good GDP, a good supply chain, good trade, low unemployment, low taxes, low national debt, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances. The only people who should be eligible for it should be the elderly and/or disabled. In other words, everyone gets what they deserve in terms of how hard they work.
@B4B5FVS3mos3MO
Major reforms are needed in general. It should supplement rather than replace a working income. We should also deny benefits for immigrants until they become citizens.
@B48ZGNN3mos3MO
Replace welfare with a Universal Basic Income, with additional subsidies administered by state governments for children, the elderly, and the disabled.
@B45H73W3mos3MO
More. The system should be reformed so that benefits for the elderly and disabled are increased, to supplement a working income rather than replace one, and for benefits to go to those that need it most first.
@B457SQN3mos3MO
More, and reform the welfare system to be a supplement for those who have fallen on hard times instead of a means of income.
@B43KVJ33mos3MO
Fewer but if people take advantage of it put more restrictions after a current trend happens with unemployment
@B3ZYM5D4mos4MO
For the sake of the supply chain, the GDP, low taxes, capitalism, checks and balances, a weak central government federalism, low national debt, trade, and keeping the unemployment rate down, welfare should be banned unless it is for the elderly and/or the disabled
In other words, the perfect version of the economy is when everyone gets what they deserve in terms of how hard they work unless they are kids, elderly, and/or disabled
@B3YL2J34mos4MO
More, and deny benefits to illegal immigrants. Welfare benefits should only apply to those who are already working hard and are still unable to support themselves, or those such as the elderly and disabled who are genuinely inhibited from supporting themselves in some way.
@B3R83C84mos4MO
More, and deny benefits to illegal immigrants. Benefits should be focused alleviating poverty and assisting those well below the poverty line, not benefiting certain groups based soley on skin color. Those on welfare should be subject to intense scrutiny and weekly audits of their income and participants that are benefiting from the system that are not indirect need of assistance should be immediately terminated.
@B3QM2V94mos4MO
A few. Illegals shouldn't be allowed to get it. Drug tests should be mandatory for cash aid/general assistance and if they are dirty they can inly keep their food stamps until they are able to go to rehab and provide a clean test I'd they still.need aid.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 4mos4MO
Consolidate all welfare programs and convert into cash grants. Must work on average 25 hours a week to be eligible, with exceptions for the elderly and the disabled
@B3JM2BL4mos4MO
More, and deny benefits to illegal immigrants, cap current benefits, increase benefits for the elderly and disabled, and reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income.
@B3FN5924mos4MO
Fewer restrictions for immigrants and verifiably disabled. Keep the alcoholism and drug restrictions
@B3DHPL44mos4MO
I believe the benefits should be to people who are actually struggling and the disabled and elderly. But those benefits should not be abused.
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