[Panther Thunder]

Here is my problem. If liberals are so concerned with giving money to the poor, why don't they pony up and give up their car, give up that weekend trip to Lexington, give up a night out to eat and give that money to those in need?

Why is it the government's job to do so?

We, as individuals, do not need to government to participate in charity. Believe it or not, you can do things without governmental assistance. That may come as a shock, but it is true.

IMO, individuals should not be mandated to give to the poor via the government. If you want to, and I would encourage charity, then go right ahead. But, more often than not, the money goes to places that the use is grossly inappropriate.

I just get a kick out of liberals that drive pretty nice cars, have internet, have nice homes, etc... and act high and mighty when Republicans want to cut the Gov't handouts. If you are such a better person then prove it. Put your $ where your mouth is. Give up your internet and donate that money to charity.

You won't. You know why? Because we are all selfish to a certain extent. We all want to live comfortably. We all want luxuries. But don't let government decide to what extent that should be.

There is a place for Gov't assistance, but the current format is broken. And needs to be reformed.