OOmis -“Sadly, you are so right. But that does not mitigate the fact that these programs began solely as an adjunct to help a very small segment of the population on a TEMPORARY basis. It was never intended to be a substitute for their income when they had no intention of earning one for a lengthy (if any) amount of time. That is why we see generational welfare today. And we criticize those nisht unzereh mensnchen who take advantage of it”
You people keep harping on what the program was meant for. It’s irrevelant. If a Jew is entitled – there is nothing wrong with taking. If you think Jews shouldn’t take Gov. programs then every Jew should give enough money to Kollel guys and other poor Jews-so they wouldn’t need to take!