People getting government assistance need to be put in a 1-2 year limit. This would include housing assistance, food stamps, money, welfare etc. Then they couldn’t apply again it again for 5 years. Make people be responsible!!!
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There’s more that needs to change first. Affordable housing for one. No doubt there are people who abuse & use the system to cheat, particularly ’ multi- generational recipients’. We all see this. However you cannot define everyone on welfare as “needing a lesson in responsibility”. Genuine, life threatening problems are real and you obviously have been fortunate to not be touched by tragedies. Eventually, the system will be righted and all voices should be heard on this topic. Presently, we as a people are inundated with complex, serious issues, SO much more needs to happen first. Just another opinion.
You’ve touched on an important issue, and I’d like to offer another perspective.
While the idea of encouraging responsibility is valid, it’s also crucial to recognize that not everyone starts at the same place in life. People facing homelessness, job loss, or other hardships often need more than just a short-term safety net—they need real opportunities to rebuild their lives.
Putting strict time limits on assistance without offering tools for growth, like access to education, job training, or affordable childcare, can set people up to fail. It’s not just about giving a handout; it’s about giving a hand up. If we invest in programs that teach valuable skills, we’re empowering people to support themselves long-term, which benefits everyone.
A one-size-fits-all limit doesn’t account for the complexities of life. Some challenges—like chronic illness, caring for disabled family members, or recovering from systemic poverty—can’t be resolved in a year or two. Compassionate policies that focus on positive outcomes rather than arbitrary deadlines are more likely to create lasting change.
The goal should always be to uplift, not penalize. Real solutions take time, effort, and a belief in the potential of every individual to succeed with the right support. If we focus on creating a system that truly helps people grow, we’ll see a stronger, more resilient community for all of us. 