Replies to '08/28 Hurricane Katrina: One Year Later'

Quote From: ilovemykids

I think that Hurricane Katrina has just enlightened our country to a huge problem that has infested every city in our country.  The problem is millions of people who are unwilling to take care of themselves and have become dependent on government aid.  Even before Katrina hit, NO had a large population of residents living on govt. welfare.  Most of these people have such a sense of entitlement.  I have heard the argumment "what about the disabled and the elderly?"  I am not speaking of these people.  They are a small fraction of people on welfare.  I am talking about able-bodied grown men who do not work or able-bodiedwomen and single mothers of 4, 5, 6, etc. children who do not work, live in govt or subsidized housing, receive food stamps, etc.  If you can' t take care of your children, don't have them!  There are other options like birth control or adoption.  In this country, no one ever states the clear fact that most people in this country are poor due to their own bad choices.  If you do poorly in school, that was your choice.  Practically anyone can get a student loan and all of them would qualify for financial aid.  If you have children that you cannot afford, that was your choice.  If you choose not to work, you are not going to live in a nice house/neighborhood or have a nice car.  Why do I have to go to work everyday, leave my family and pay taxes so that you don't have to?  Ultimately, each individual is responsible for their OWN lives.  It is not the government's responsibility to provide for you!