I was reading my daughter the "Three Little Pigs" book a couple of days ago and suddenly realized that there was something hypocritical and oddly wrong about this children's tale.
We all know the story, the first two little pigs built their houses with straw and sticks. They were both warned by their brother about the big bad wolf would blow their houses down but to no avail, they chose to "play."
In the end the big bad wolf did blow the house of straw and the house of sticks down and were eventually saved by seeking refuge in their brother's house, which was built with bricks. Ironically, these were the same brothers who did not want to build strong houses.
Now, the part that I find politically connected to the left leaning policies of the Democracts is one of the underlying messages is that one does not need to work hard at all because someone will always come to the rescue... someone will always save them from their ignorance. While, it is great to help people in need, it is not ok to leave personal accountability by the side because of one's refusal to work hard. The moral of this tale is that in this great American society that the much of the policies of the "left" is similar to the message of don't worry about working hard or taking responsibility, the government will pick up the bill for your troubles - someone else will fork out the bill for you. This is type of social welfare policy ultimately kills creativity, hard work, and personal accountability. This is the type policy that the "left" and their "messiah" candidate for the Office of the U.S. President will pursue and can ultimately bankrupt the dreams, the hard work, and the stability of this nation.
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I think what we are seeing is the same thing that the Russians are seeing now. We have produced a subclass that has relied on the government for hand outs. Removing the handouts doesn't remove the mindset. At least Clinton was good for one thing, removing the life-long welfare recipients, and limiting it to 5 yrs. The lower class pays very little in America, both financially, and also in a non monetary sense, (volunteering etc). It's a self defeating mindset that needs to be changed.
How does the proverb go? Give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, feed him for life.
And if they don't want to fish but are really hungry . . . I think that's the typical mindset of lifelong welfare recipients. There seems to always be someone (a liberal legislator?) that can't bear to see people work, or contribute to society.
I firmly believe that the day I sign up for public assistance, is the day that McDonald's/gas stations/WalMart stops hiring. I'm not too proud to work to support my family. I suppose that is beneath some people these days.
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