[Granny Bear]

^^
Not entirely.

The lawmakers couldn't do these kinds of things were they not in a position to do so. I've learned that I can't change the world, so I try to make better the little place in the world in which I live. I agree with helping those folks in need....I really do. But that logic has gotten so out of hand, it's not recognizeable anymore.

I am all about helping out...say a single parent with bills, healthcare, child care, etc. I know how difficult it has been for my daughter, for example, and she has always worked at least two jobs. She has never received any kind of government aid, and I'm thankful for that.
What really stabs me are the people taking advantage of the "system". AND the fact that the "system" has become so spoiled and tainted. Responsibility isn't accepted very much anymore, it's shoved from one place to another while the real person who is responsible escapes through the "good ole boy" politicians of the time.
Currently John Edwards can testify to this; he's testifying elsewhere right now.

But back to responsibility.....I think everyone should step up and take their share, AND you get that share everytime that you pull the voting ballot.