What do you think of people who collect welfare on false information and what can be done about it?
819807
Unfortunately a system that was primarily designed to help the needy has become a tool of the greedy and the lazy,  those capanble of working should be made to, given a time limit to find a job, or at least pick up trash along the highway or some minial communtiy service or let them starve
81244
People lie to you because they don't want you to know the truth...
62919
Ignore the content, but note how these people are reacting to the information.. \nExample: " I heard (this person) left her dog out all night and it was keeping all the neighbors awake and the whole neighborhood was mad the next morning and I can't blame them"\nWho cares if it was true or not?..except the person who was saying it in a demeaning way .. what did they really say?  ( If you live next to me and have a dog, keep it quiet during the night)\nGossip and rumors are only informational in this specific aspect, and no other.
351453
Absolutely - otherwise there wouldn't be any bad news in the world. Thats the whole point of the 'news'.\n\nNow if what they're saying is a lie, you can sue them for slander.
897610
There have been many cases where the welfare people just don't ask if the people applying for services are citizens, kind of like don't ask-don't tell.  I think it sucks!
410949
Er, what exactly do you mean "won't help the people that are trying to make a living for themselves?"  Where I come from there's tax breaks given for investing, programs to help you get out of debt, programs that allow remote communities access to things like the internet and phone service.  \n\nNow, yeah, there are people who find ways to exploit the system.  I have no problem if we find 'em out and kick 'em off the system.  But there are people who do go on welfare because their husband left them and they have a newborn baby and can't work because they have no one to take care of it.  \n\nI'm not saying the system is perfect, or that there aren't people who get away with cheating the system.  Far from it.  Doesn't matter if you had all the manpower in the world, you couldn't prevent some level of corruption.  But should a child starve because his mother is a thief?  There ain't no easy answers to these sorts of questions, no matter how much we wish there were.
1175548
I think there are lies, damn lies and statistics.\n\nIf it is accurate as you claim, what's with all the contradictions?
976077
I do not think that would be a very good idea. It is not worth lying because a lie is worse that not having a high education level or such! I myself do not know how far they look into those type of things but if they catch you just say you accidentally made a mistake!
1141531
It depends completely on the nature of the lies and their intent.\n\nIf these are dumb bs lies about background or family...I can probably let it slide.\n\nBut if these are hurtful lies or omissions of behavior, it's hard to build any type of trust on that.
512126
First I would confront them about the lies and give them a chance to own up. Some people have a habit of lying because they have low self esteem. They don't mean any harm they just inadvertently cause it sometimes.\n  But if she is maliciously lying and/or trying to cover her a*s you should get rid of her. She could do more harm than good.
566393
In theory, I would support such a law, but how are they going to enforce it?  It would cost millions of dollars to try to enforce this law, but it would never work.  Stores aren't going to card people and run welfare verifications on them, and even if they did, people would find ways to circumvent the system.\n\nAlthough it might be a good idea, it is too impractical to implement in our society.
520368
it's true what you are saying about people taking advantage...but not everybody ...some people are really poor and need the help..laws just have to catch those that take advantage of welfare ..because not everybody should pay....the laws need to tighten up on those individuals...that are taking advantage...but give welfare to the poor especially with really sick parent that cannot work,and need food for their children.
299736
It depends on how well you know the person.  If you suspect someone is lying just ask round about questions on the subject in question and see how different the answers are.  Works like a charm.
123148
No they should not be allowed to lie. However, keep in mind that the police ARE allowed to lie to you. If the social workers are investigating criminal actions.....well, they are allowed to as well in most states. As for falsifying documents, etc. not only is it unethical it is illegal (committing purjury).
611594
The illegals use false and STOLEN social security numbers to pay into social security which messes up social security for the innocent victims. I'm so tired of it being made out like these illegals are doing something noble by stealing people's social security numbers and identities.
890073
When without misleading someone too much they are prevented from getting hurt by a lie. Sometimes though honesty is the best policy. It depends on the person/situation.
927967
No. They get the information they want from you, then they advertise. Sometimes they're free, but don't think they just discard all of the information they get.