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I have found that welfare can be an issue that can put people on the opposite sides of the room. Some people focus on the image of the young woman who has babies, thinking the government will provide for her and her child. This image can cause a great deal of anger.

1). What do you think about the idea that some people feel entitled ?
2). Does that impact your view of welfare policy?

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I think that there are some lazy individuals within society that do believe that the government should take care of them, instead of them working hard and doing the best that they can to take care of themselves. In addition, a lot of individuals of this nature tend to believe that they are entitled to government handouts, even when these people are capable of ...

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