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'''Welfare''' is a government program paid for by the taxpayers that gives money to the poor through [[socialism|wealth redistribution]]. Though opposed by many conservatives, there are many christian conservatives who see welfare as an extension of good Christian principles - giving those in need a helping hand. However, the true effectiveness of large scale welfare, particularly if not health or necessity based (eg. Medicaid and food stamps), is constantly scrutinized and is a highly debated topic.<br />
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==Welfare in the United States==<br />
Welfare in the [[United States]] has been growing for many years. The welfare system was established by President [[Franklin Roosevelt]], and extended by [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] and the [[Great Society]]. Opponents say that, since 50% of Americans pay over 96% of the taxes, <ref>Jackson, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/250.html]</ref> welfare is a [[socialist]] policy. Supporters may cite the effectiveness of Roosevelt's policies to help end the Great Depression.<ref>http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/depression/overview.htm</ref> Welfare also comes in the forms of [[food stamp]]s, free school lunches, and [[Medicaid]]. There is no evidence that anyone has ever been helped by welfare; in fact, some conservatives believe that welfare hurts the disadvantaged.<br />
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==Corporate Welfare==<br />
This is a pejorative term used to describe business subsidies, bailouts, and tax breaks, especially for large [[corporation]]s.<br />
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== Welfare Reform ==<br />
Highly successful and [[conservative]] legislation was the [[Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996]], which ended welfare for millions of people. They improved their lives by finding jobs instead.<br />
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"The only real cure for poverty is production". [[Henry Hazlitt]], from Man vs. the Welfare State.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
*[[Essay:Greatest Conservative Legislation]]<br />
*[[Capitalism]]<br />
*[[Socialism]]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
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[[Category: Politics]]<br />
[[Category:Economics terms]]<br />
[[Category:Government Programs]]</div>Davidalohahttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Welfare&diff=501738Welfare2008-08-20T05:39:44Z<p>Davidaloha: /* Welfare in the United States */</p>
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<div>[[Image:Bank of America Victor Gruen.jpg|right|300px]]<br />
'''Welfare''' is a government program paid for by the taxpayers that gives money to the poor through [[socialism|wealth redistribution]]. It is strongly opposed by most conservatives.<br />
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==Welfare in the United States==<br />
Welfare in the [[United States]] has been growing for many years. The welfare system was established by President [[Franklin Roosevelt]], and extended by [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] and the [[Great Society]]. Opponents say that, since 50% of Americans pay over 96% of the taxes, <ref>Jackson, 2007</ref><ref>(no such reference - needs to be removed or have reference updated)</ref> welfare is a [[socialist]] policy. Supporters may cite the effectiveness of Roosevelt's policies to help end the Great Depression.<ref>http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/depression/overview.htm</ref> Welfare also comes in the forms of [[food stamp]]s, free school lunches, and [[Medicaid]]. There is no evidence that anyone has ever been helped by welfare; in fact, some conservatives believe that welfare hurts the disadvantaged.<br />
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==Corporate Welfare==<br />
This is a pejorative term used to describe business subsidies, bailouts, and tax breaks, especially for large [[corporation]]s.<br />
<br />
== Welfare Reform ==<br />
Highly successful and [[conservative]] legislation was the [[Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996]], which ended welfare for millions of people. They improved their lives by finding jobs instead.<br />
<br />
<br />
<center><br />
"The only real cure for poverty is production". [[Henry Hazlitt]], from Man vs. the Welfare State.<br />
</center><br />
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== See also ==<br />
*[[Essay:Greatest Conservative Legislation]]<br />
*[[Capitalism]]<br />
*[[Socialism]]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
[[Category: Politics]]<br />
[[Category:Economics terms]]<br />
[[Category:Government Programs]]</div>Davidaloha