The National Welfare System, established in 1935, supports over a hundred million financially struggling Americans a year. Recent congressional and presidential debates have brought to attention a call for welfare reform. Supporters of the reform argue that the current welfare system drains American taxpayers, creates a weak economy, and increases social instability. Because the current system is unmonitored and unstable, thousands of American citizens, whom do not need government assistance, abuse and depend on the program. Welfare reform will not only eliminate the program abusers, it will also save taxpayers billions in dollars, strengthen the economy, and reduce the income gap and form better communities – decreasing social instability.
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America ranks third in government welfare spending, however, the government concentrates primarily on the elderly and poor (Rector). The data is striking because European citizens are heavily dependent on government assistance throughout life compared to American citizens – for instance pensions and post-secondary education. Robert Rector, senior researcher for Heritage, explains, “However, since the U.S. spends more per capita on social welfare, why isn’t the poverty rate actually lower…the U.S. spends proportionally more on education and health care and that this spending is not included in the poverty calculations,” (Rector). Since the United States spends an indefinite amount on the poverty-stricken population of America, the standard of living for the poor is higher. Out of almost 46 million American citizens who suffer from poverty: approximately three-quarters possess a car or truck; 31 percent possess two or more cars or trucks; approximately two-thirds have cable or satellite television; forty-three percent have Internet access (Rector). Welfare, such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), which provides to deprived families with dependent children, supplements to those who may be malnourished or suffer from food-shortages. However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) compiled data and concluded, “[ninety-six percent of poor …show more content…
Welfare benefits that compensate more than a state’s minimum wage should decrease – making it less appealing to those who would rather not work for a reduced salary; however, the minimum wage should increase, but not extraordinarily. Welfare benefits that do not appear appetizing will create a need for jobs in America and upsurge the quantity of people seeking jobs. A growth in jobs will eliminate the need for families to depend on government assistance. Sequentially, government disbursements on welfare will reduce and the sum that private donors contribute may go to families that essentially need the assistance. Furthermore, if states regulate the welfare output, distribution of the assistance becomes fair and reasonable, allowing those states to adjust the benefits according to their laws and regulations. Single-family units require government assistance; however, illegitimacy needs attention. Reducing illegitimacy in America will demolish the need for welfare-supported families. This will entail fathers and mothers to yield responsibilities as becoming the role model in the household. Children need a strong role model - especially a male role model. In theory, reducing illegitimacy and aggregating job demand will fashion a sense of personal responsibility among
America ranks third in government welfare spending, however, the government concentrates primarily on the elderly and poor (Rector). The data is striking because European citizens are heavily dependent on government assistance throughout life compared to American citizens – for instance pensions and post-secondary education. Robert Rector, senior researcher for Heritage, explains, “However, since the U.S. spends more per capita on social welfare, why isn’t the poverty rate actually lower…the U.S. spends proportionally more on education and health care and that this spending is not included in the poverty calculations,” (Rector). Since the United States spends an indefinite amount on the poverty-stricken population of America, the standard of living for the poor is higher. Out of almost 46 million American citizens who suffer from poverty: approximately three-quarters possess a car or truck; 31 percent possess two or more cars or trucks; approximately two-thirds have cable or satellite television; forty-three percent have Internet access (Rector). Welfare, such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), which provides to deprived families with dependent children, supplements to those who may be malnourished or suffer from food-shortages. However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) compiled data and concluded, “[ninety-six percent of poor …show more content…
Welfare benefits that compensate more than a state’s minimum wage should decrease – making it less appealing to those who would rather not work for a reduced salary; however, the minimum wage should increase, but not extraordinarily. Welfare benefits that do not appear appetizing will create a need for jobs in America and upsurge the quantity of people seeking jobs. A growth in jobs will eliminate the need for families to depend on government assistance. Sequentially, government disbursements on welfare will reduce and the sum that private donors contribute may go to families that essentially need the assistance. Furthermore, if states regulate the welfare output, distribution of the assistance becomes fair and reasonable, allowing those states to adjust the benefits according to their laws and regulations. Single-family units require government assistance; however, illegitimacy needs attention. Reducing illegitimacy in America will demolish the need for welfare-supported families. This will entail fathers and mothers to yield responsibilities as becoming the role model in the household. Children need a strong role model - especially a male role model. In theory, reducing illegitimacy and aggregating job demand will fashion a sense of personal responsibility among