The question has to be, how much do we do for those who won't do for themselves? Do we raise them up to a place that is survivable? Do we raise them up to a point where they are at the median? Do we bring them up to the point that they can have the American dream without working? And from where do we get all this money to shore up all of those who don't have enough.
I find it interesting that even with all the "meanness" and "unkindness" that you say America shows to the poor, the poor people from all over the world are clamoring to get here. They're not rushing to places with handouts. They're coming to America because of opportunity. Even a poor man can make it here if he applies himself. Every man can be in control of his own destiny here.
And I hear plenty of people talk about what they think holds them back. But I see people right now in America that have gone from homeless on the street to multimillionaire CEO in one lifetime. So it can be done. And only here.
So while we don't just give away money, we do at least leave you in control and with the ability to go and make it. It just depends on you.
I hear the pushback on this already. But all I can say is see where people are going. Even in Europe the poor clamor to come to America. Why would they do that if it is really so horrible here and so kind there?