Welfare programs in the U.S. are designed to ensure that the basic needs of the American population are met. Federal and state social programs include cash assistance, health insurance, food assistance, housing subsidies, energy and utilities subsidies, and education and childcare assistance. Similar benefits are sometimes provided by the private sector either through policy mandates or on a voluntary basis. In 1996, Congress passed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (Welfare Reform Act). The new law placed permanent ceilings on the amount of federal funding…
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@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
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@9FRPS8J2yrs2Y
welfare just needs to be harder to qualify they should testify the kids and view how they are actually living.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Fewer
@9FRPS8J2yrs2Y
There is A lot of Fraud with welfare theirs many people like Undocumented mothers using their documented kids to ask our government to give them money and its a lot of money and the money goes to enjoying life instead it should be money to just survive to have shelter bills or food that is only certain brands not high quality foods . high brand food should be hard earned.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
@9GVPPRJ 2yrs2Y
It is a good idea to save some money to use it for helping other needs in the country. However, some individuals only or main income is from Welfare so it will only worsen the problem.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
If their only source of income is welfare, then that means they aren't producing anything for society, therefore they don't deserve to consume anything from society either.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
@9HJWKMN2yrs2Y
This is apparent based on the extent of homelessness. The same people who express the most negative sentiment about the homeless are, ironically, often the same ones who say we need to have more restrictions on welfare. I know people who have "invisible" disabilities(not obvious to a stranger at first glance, but very real nonetheless), and it has been way too hard for them to get assistance. They're living with me, and I can't just let them become homeless. When society doesn't share the burden, it all falls onto a smaller number of kind people to shoulder it.
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
@9F5WMD62yrs2Y
Immigration is a very useful way to improve the state of our country, not only well educated immigrants, but uneducated ones as well for a variety of reasons. Having more working age members within a society is always useful, especially since they specifically want to be in the United States. Relating to that, attracting more immigrants is important, providing benefits to immigrants will bring more in, especially educated ones. Furthermore, these are not simply numbers, these are human beings. Helping them through welfare is important, as it is with everyone in our great nation.
@DovesSerenity2yrs2Y
While I agree that immigration can bring numerous benefits to our country, we must also consider the economic implications. Welfare programs are primarily funded by taxpayers and distributing these resources to a larger population, including immigrants, could strain the system. For instance, in California, a state with a high immigrant population, the welfare system has been under severe stress due to their inclusive policies. This often leads to less resources for citizens who have contributed to the system for years. How would you propose we balance the needs of our citizens and the desire to assist immigrants without overburdening our welfare system?
@HelcovichEmireRepublican8mos8MO
Legal immigrants should still be able to get welfare benefits. It should be the illegals that are denied all welfare benefits or any sort of government aid. The government should be spending less on programs like welfare so taxes for citizens can be reduced.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
More, current benefits should be capped
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Welfare spending is too much, and needs to be reduced and capping welfare benefits is an excellent way to do this, as well as testing and terminating all benefits to drug-users.
@967FDNC3yrs3Y
Fewer, current means testing is a waste of time and money
Leave it the same for most but ban illegal immigrants and those who don't pay taxes. Also increase benefits for elderly and disabled as thier fixed income isn't much and most elderly get $12-25$ and that is not enough.
@8FLK3FN5yrs5Y
I feel like it should be a lot more personalized and there should be an emphasis on not being able to cheat the system.
@8D7X8VBNew Liberty5yrs5Y
More, abolish welfare in favor of UNIVERSAL INCOME.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Universal income is even worse than welfare
@9665XKT3yrs3Y
Fewer, current means-testing is a waste of time and money
@9GSGPR32yrs2Y
People should be encouraged and expected to provide for themselves as much as they are able to do so. Government does not exist to enable its citizenry in self destructive cycles of laziness but rather to help it rise up above challenges and help it be self reliant. No illegal immigrant should receive any form of welfare as it creates an undue burden on the us taxpayer.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
This is completely against the fundamental purpose of society itself...
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Well said, I agree with every word of it
Deleted3yrs3Y
More, but I would rather abolish welfare
@9G3DHMG2yrs2Y
Fewer, in fact, all welfare assistance programs for people (including those due to illness, natural disasters, and corporate bailouts / welfare) should be abolished. Those who apply for such benefits should receive the death penalty.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
dang, that's a bit harsh
Deleted2yrs2Y
Regardless, we should abolish all welfare programs
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
A minimal level of welfare is important to ensure that those who truly can't find a job can still live
@9NTH43Q1yr1Y
Fewer, direct benefits towards those most in need who are working hardest to escape their situation and ensure that all benefits supplement rather than replace a working income
Reform current benefits that do not include work requirements, address barriers to unemployment, and have a time limit.
@B5SYZ764mos4MO
Increase benefits for the elderly and disabled and impeach Trump for gutting social programs to pay trillions to billionaires
There should be common-sense reform that may involve an increase or decrease in restrictions, depending on the situation.
@9HB5MKV2yrs2Y
Less. Direct benefits towards those most in need and reform the system so it supplements rather than replaces a working income. Anyone on welfare should be doing all they can to get off it and should be provided resources to help find a stable, suitable job if needed.
@9FRLXGC2yrs2Y
More, deny benefits to illegal immigrants, and increase benefits for those who could be eligible for them (Elderly, disabled, etc.)
@9D3RPBQ2yrs2Y
All welfare benefits should be given to everyone equally regardless.
@9S2PDWW1yr1Y
There should be Great restrictions on our welfare Benefits, illegal immigrants, and immigrants without legal status, and criminals should not be able to to gain access to Welfare benefits. And the benefits should be heavily maintained and surveyed in order to ensure that there is not over generosity.
@9L74FFC2yrs2Y
Neither, reform the system to ensure it supplements instead of replaces a working income and direct benefits towards those most in need who are making concerted efforts to get off welfare
@9L4Z23BIndependent 2yrs2Y
More. End all federal welfare programs and replace with a negative income tax for low income earners
Fewer. the income cap on welfare benefits should be raised to the point that a beneficiary of welfare can sustain their living, and the cap should be set at a rate that the recipient can independently afford what the benefits provide.
@9GN5KWP2yrs2Y
Fewer. Ensure that benefits go to those most in need and that benefits only supplement instead of replace a working income. Anyone on welfare should be doing all they can to get off it
@9GJTNP92yrs2Y
Reform the system so that it supplements a working income, but also make sure the benefits are going to those who need it most.
@9GSJY342yrs2Y
Require people to buy better food. People should not be spending a piece of my paycheck on trash *** gas station food. It is inefficient to the consumer and the ones paying for it.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Please google "food desert"
@8XT2DCV4yrs4Y
Fewer restrictions, but deny benefits to "Illegal" Immigrants
Fewer in some areas and more in others
@9F9LZ942yrs2Y
Fewer, also give benefits to immigrants, also increase benefits for the elderly and disabled, and reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income.
@9F4B2VJ2yrs2Y
Fewer restrictions for the elderly and disabled while reforming the system to prevent people from gaming the system. More restrictions against individuals who aren’t in the country legally, the government’s duty/obligation is to its citizens and those who are here legally and we shouldn’t incentivize people arriving illegally
@9DRHX76 2yrs2Y
The implementation of a universal basic income would render this irrelevant.
@9DRH6Q72yrs2Y
I don't feel the restrictions to who gets it is too harsh but I do feel funding should be expanded especially in situations involving children.
@9DGB99H2yrs2Y
Fewer, but decrease the need to rely on welfare benefits by investing in affordable housing and healthcare and by bolstering labor bargaining rights.
@9DD79J2Republican2yrs2Y
Expand it for those who need it the most but deny it to illegal immigrants.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Fewer, and change our current welfare state into a universal, welfare state
@9D769PB2yrs2Y
The qualifications do not adequately support the world and how inflation/ cost of living impacts people.
@9D4ZMSQLibertarian2yrs2Y
The vast majority of the current welfare recipients should be removed from the welfare rolls, or have additional restrictions placed upon them in order to continue to receive assistance. This will free up money for the truly needy.
Maintain much of the current structure but reconfigure it to support income rather that replace it entirely, otherwise it breeds complacency.
@9BMBSG92yrs2Y
fewer, and MORE THINGS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING
@97VRQ323yrs3Y
Fewer, there should be no restrictions
@8ZMWPGZ4yrs4Y
More, and end all welfare programs
@8Z9XRN2Republican4yrs4Y
Complete reform of welfare.
@8S2JVTX5yrs5Y
we shouldn't have welfare
@8RNYFCZ5yrs5Y
Regardless, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income. Except in the cases of elderly and disabled persons.
@8NSJ4GQ5yrs5Y
More, and abolish all federal welfare programs
@B7K4LF34 days4D
More, there are too many people who are refusing to work, having children without supporting them, and acting as a drain on the system while people actually working can't make ends meet doing all the right things.
@B7JTQ9L5 days5D
The benefits of our current welfare systems should be increased gradually as a person grows closer to citizenship
@B7HXLJW6 days6D
More, but deny to immigrants and ensure it benefits more for the elderly and disabled. And for those who are not elderly or disabled, it should supplement, rather than replace, a working income
@B7FDXW41wk1W
welfare shouldn’t be equal on all levels, such as a newly legal immigrant shouldn’t have as much welfare as a elderly legal immigrant
@B7F3NWC2wks2W
Deny benefits to immigrants. Benefits shouldn't pay more than a working person who doesn't qualify makes.
@B7D74G32wks2W
I think there should be more to ensure that able bodied people are not just using the government money for things that are not needed to survive
@B7BSZRY2wks2W
Fewer. As long as you’re a legal citizen and you qualify whether it’s old age, disability you should get it
@B7BHT9T2wks2W
Regardless, the aim should be to lower the amount spent, but still should vary based on the recipient’s home area cost of living.
@B79WBLC2wks2W
Fewer, for both "fewer" reasons stated above. Also, raise the income threshold that qualifies an individual for welfare.
As of right now there should be fewer restrictions. However, if in the future more programs are available and adequate to support low income households, then increasing restriction on welfare benefits should not hurt too much.
@B78SYHH2wks2W
It should be reformed to decrease the number on Medicaid and to encourage recipients to work as they are able (with slower replacement of benefits as income increases).
@B76TJYJ3wks3W
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled, and for childcare in single parent households.
@B74G2BR 3wks3W
I believe a welfare program can be incredibly beneficial for states and a nation as a whole, but the idea on making sure that the money is going to the right people. What I mean by this is ensuring it is going to responsible parents who will use the money to not only benefit themselves, but their children as a whole.
@B74RWR93wks3W
No benefits to illegals or refugees at all. Increase benefits for the elderly over 50 and the disabled and those who really need the benefits.
@B73Z89C3wks3W
Increase the amount to match the economy, which would help provide more benefits for those who barely miss the mark.
@B739WMT4wks4W
reform the welfare system so it is desighned to get people back to work through training. limmit the unemployment benefit to a few months so people are incentivised to work. also increase welfare to the highest possible level to our army vets , penioners and the disabled so they can have a great quality of life
@B72YF2Q4wks4W
Welfare benefits should be restructured to help people 'step down' from services as they become more independent, when possible, rather than an all or nothing approach.
@B72TKGJ4wks4W
Need to break up cities and large orgs/committees and focus on small population size in towns. Let the locals take care of their people.
@B72363K4wks4W
More, implement case by case lifetime benefit limits with work and educational requirements that lead to financial self-sufficiency. This would initially be costly when implemented with supportive services but cost-efficient in the long-term.
@B6XXJJW4wks4W
It depends on the program. There are so many programs that constitute "welfare" in the US, that you need to be granular with reform.
@B6SBDP71mo1MO
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support but do not give benefits to illegal immigrants
@B6PS78B1mo1MO
Regardless, the United States should shift to a producerist economy that allows for all people to be self-sufficient and eliminates the need for welfare.
@B3VGV2T 1mo1MO
The debate over welfare benefit restrictions involves competing perspectives: one side advocates for more restrictions to promote self-sufficiency and reduce dependency, while the other calls for fewer restrictions to address the "cliff effect," remove barriers to assistance, and support recipients struggling with health, disability, and caregiving responsibilities.
Arguments for More Restrictions
Promoting Self-Sufficiency:
Proponents argue that restrictions, such as work requirements, encourage individuals to find employment and become self-sufficient, reducing long-term welfare… Read more
@B6NLCBJ2mos2MO
More on illegal immigrants, and immigrants who are violent or criminals and try to figure out some more restrictions on how they have to have a job and figure out ways to get more jobs
@B6M2DGB2mos2MO
The amount people receive should be much higher but they need to be tied to counseling, drug treatment and meaningful career education. They benefits currently work is a treadmill of learned helplessness
@B6LKVN52mos2MO
Keep same requirements, except require at least work for all recipients and require permanent residency for all legal immigrants currently residing in the US along with work authorization before allowing benefits
@B6HS8DGRepublican2mos2MO
I feel like we should try to find a compromise and try to deny benefits to illegal immigrants and try to cap it at a reasonable rate and try to decrease the ones for the elderly and try to reform the system and try to figure out the best compromise
@B6HKJJB2mos2MO
More restrictions in general, but increase benefits for the elderly, and deny benefits to immigrants.
@9WXG3RT 2mos2MO
More, but make sure benefits go to those who need it most, personalize benefits especially for the elderly, and focus on not being able to cheat the system or giving any benefits to illegal immigrants.
@B63V9DM 3mos3MO
Neutral, change the restrictions so that the benefits are easier to obtain for people who’s jobs need them while making it harder for people to take advantage of the system long term
@B63F4Y83mos3MO
Fewer, welfare should not be determined on age, income or status, America should say " American people, Take what you need" regardless of rich or poor, those who need it should take and those who can provide should provide.
@B638Z3H3mos3MO
More, instead we should switch to a universal income to cover the very basic necessities of food and water, increase benefits for the elderly and disabled, current benefits should be caped, and reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces a working income.
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