How many people believe it's the governments job to help the people?
351024
Not at all.  Where I come from we help our neighbor out of our pocket, not out of our tax dollars.
891622
Probably they are, but let's still stick by our convictions and see if the new government will listen to what the majority of the people want.  They do need to work hard to gain more support before the 2008 elections.  Hopefully, they will listen to those who employ them.
1022838
It's the same old story, it's all government's attempt to maintain  world power by aligning itself with humanitarian causes. The only power we the people have is to vote for those who are willing to put time and energy into keeping hospital wards open by creative funding. It is possible!
1134424
More people will milk the system...I have generations of welfare recipients...I think job opportunity and economic equality is more reasonable....but when do governments reason....lol
1064711
Correct! One should always distinguish between the Government and the People
503810
Well, thank you for the thoughtful question. Here's what I have to offer. \n\nThose of us with a generous spirit would like to think that all people, if offered a decent job, would do their best and prosper. Sadly, there's a small minority of people who simply do not want to work, no matter how good the incentives may be. Unfortutely, those are the people who pray upon your sympathy and mine. And painful experience show that they will work the system, essentially sponging off the rest of society. \n\nAt the moment, unemployment is around 4%. According to economists, full employment is 5%. So there is a surplus of jobs at the moment, no matter where one lives. \n\nI have basic faith in the goodness of most people. I also believe we have an obligation to others up to a point. But when people do not help themselves, we do not have an obligation to them.
796988
Yes, I think so.  \nIt is a basic function of being prepared to be a citizen and a productive member of society.  Of course, it would be nice if parents taught this at home but you can't count on that.  While the responsibilities of individual jobs must be learned there, there are common basics that everyone could learn.
146303
We only need the government to help keep us poor
810723
It's a politicians job to serve his country with the best interest of the people at heart.\nTo make laws which effect people's life in a positive way,protect the public and solve problems.\nThis is how it's supposed to be.
79267
Yes. Too many people that are ripping off the government using the welfare system. Also, welfare is not a permanent solution, but is a helping hand until you get on your own two feet.
868942
Honestly, if people look, they will get govt. assistance.....I work in the family courts system and there is help for people, they just don't seek it or are not aware it exists.....
291927
The people should define the government.
55867
how about the relationship between the government and the poor people
750601
Yes, with enough support, people can convince society that it is right\n\nBut that does not make it right.\n\nSuch, however, makes the society a democracy also
173223
One in favor is that it helps people in need.  Some people may need temporary assistance in order to become self sufficient.
447145
this is related to the above answer. \n\nof corse it aint in the news know if it were it would have to be in the news EVERY day because wether people like it or not poverty happens every day. and "they" have done alot "they" help people every day its just some people chose not to help or egnor people that try to tell them about it. sorry but i had to say it cos its true.
760387
I wouldn't say that they should follow public opinion, but they should consider it.  After all, we are fond of saying we are a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people".  If that is the case, the people should be listened too.