Capitalism teaches people to work harder; the welfare state teaches people to want harder. Which is better? Welfare Reform

 I feel you on this. The answer is not to do away with the programs because of a few people tend to take advantage and not use it to better themselves.  Welfare is what got us through the difficult times.  My mother developed new skills and found a job that allowed her to mover off of welfare and become a contributor to society. Please let me add, there was nothing more embarrassing then going to the store to buy stuff and have to pull out food stamps to pay for it. Esp when there was a cute female next in-line 

In regards to the our President Health Care Plan for the college kids: I met several people who kids were ill from birth or  becoming that way due to whatever and the parents were the only ones who would take care of them.  Now  imagine trying to do that with out coverage.