I don't think anyone here is against giving someone a leg up, but there HAS to be limits.
Currently the welfare system is DESIGNED to keep people on it. There has to be a path to get off. If you are able bodied, and able to work....you could be cleaning streets, parks, etc. (Doing something for the people supporting you). Example....work with a city road crew. Yeah, you are getting less than those around you, but....you are giving something back to the taxpayer feeding/housing you AND you are learning a skill that can get you OFF of the dole.
In other words....do what everyone else did to become successful....work at it. Sitting on your ass and taking things should be demeaning. It's an incentive for you to get off your ass.
Currently the welfare system is DESIGNED to keep people on it. There has to be a path to get off. If you are able bodied, and able to work....you could be cleaning streets, parks, etc. (Doing something for the people supporting you). Example....work with a city road crew. Yeah, you are getting less than those around you, but....you are giving something back to the taxpayer feeding/housing you AND you are learning a skill that can get you OFF of the dole.
In other words....do what everyone else did to become successful....work at it. Sitting on your ass and taking things should be demeaning. It's an incentive for you to get off your ass.