Not all people that don't have savings spend it in such a way. There are countless others that have to live cheque to cheque without taking trips or buying the latest device. In fact, the number of people that spend it irresponsibly are few and far between. How does government distinguish between those that are trying to make an honest living in a system that is designed to exploit them vs those taking advantage? They can't; so the moral thing to do is to help all and recognize some will cheat.
In fact, the misdeeds of the most wealthy and corporations costs governments far more than the average poor person needing government assistance.
If you're up for a good, non-partisan read during this period of quarantine, I suggest the book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger.
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Originally Posted by irv
It's amazing how many people live pay cheque to pay cheque but have all the latest greatest stuff one could imagine.
Not a nickle to rub against the other one but guaranteed they are going to get the next best iphone, or whatever it is when it comes out.
Not sure why we continue to cater/help these people out when they are too stupid/ignorant to know that having some savings is a good idea.  |