Why should taxpayers being paying for more babies?

[_ajax18]

I guess that leaves me wondering why it hasn't happened yet. I really don't see a majority of people opposing it, even amongst people with views similar to mine.

[_beastie]

I guess that leaves me wondering why it hasn't happened yet. I really don't see a majority of people opposing it, even amongst people with views similar to mine.

Because no politician has the courage to suggest something that COSTS MORE NOW to save money later. It's all about cut, cut, cut.

[_bcspace]

All my seven children are turning out to be contributing tax paying members of society. But I think this story illustrates the question of why should anyone be forced to pay for someone's lifestyle choice? Why should your insurance premiums go up to fund my wife's seven pregnancies? Why should my insurance go up to cover someone else's smoking habit or venereal diseases or obesity related health issues?

The answer? No reason at all.

[_beastie]

All my seven children are turning out to be contributing tax paying members of society. But I think this story illustrates the question of why should anyone be forced to pay for someone's lifestyle choice? Why should your insurance premiums go up to fund my wife's seven pregnancies? Why should my insurance go up to cover someone else's smoking habit or venereal diseases or obesity related health issues?

The answer? No reason at all.

You really think there is no reason at all? Do you understand how insurance works? Do you understand how life works?

The reason is because human beings live in interdependent groups. Everything we do affects one another. If you don't like that, or don't think it's fair, go live on a deserted island. Good luck with that.

[_Doctor CamNC4Me]

We have to consider that many of those pregnancies are planned, and a way to use the welfare system to gain free money, food, housing, and medical care.

My spouse was talking to a woman who was well versed in the ways of gaming the system, and it has become a way of life for perpetual welfare mothers.

- Doc

[_subgenius]

How dare those greedy babies ask the government to help out with their food after they so thoughtlessly chose to be born to a single parent with no money! What were they thinking?

It's about time somebody started punishing those little moochers by withholding support. It's the only moral response in this kind of situation. I applaud these righteous legislators for taking such a moral stand. It's about time someone had the courage to stand up to the rich and powerful thumb-sucker lobby and take action. The free ride for greedy moocher babies must end now.

aren't you just a good scientist
http://xkcd.com/242/

[_subgenius]

[_krose]

Subgenius, I'm not following. What are you trying to say?

[_krose]

We have to consider that many of those pregnancies are planned, and a way to use the welfare system to gain free money, food, housing, and medical care.

Did I miss something? Didn't Newt get Bubba to go along with "ending welfare" back in 94? Isn't it even actually called "temporary aid" now, with a requirement to work in order to get benefits?

[_subgenius]

Subgenius, I'm not following. What are you trying to say?

that your post was illogical and absurd......and beside the point