First of all, I don't know where this notion came from that every dollar you pay in taxes is going to be spent on something you 100% agree with- that's absurd. My taxes (and I actually pay taxes) go to fund all sorts of things I find questionable but whats most troubling are the things I know I don't know about and likely never will that consume the funds I give to the government. How do I deal with that? I vote.
Secondly, what do I care whether or not Suzie on Welfare smokes weed or does coke? If that's how she wants to waste her money, more power to her. It means she'll inevitably die sooner and free up resources across the board. Isn't that what conservatives want anyway? Fewer people on welfare? Can't collect a check if you're dead.
Finally, I agree with the statement that no law is perfect, however I think this country has way too many arbitrary, essentially toothless laws that serve as little more than billboards for the legislative detritus of Candidate A, B, or C during an election cycle. "I hate immigrants too! Look at my record in _____ and you'll know it! Vote for me!" That's what this strikes me as- the law itself even has a built in work-around; mom and dad are strung out when they apply so we'll have grandma be the recipient on behalf of the kids. Problem... solved? This won't decrease the number of people on welfare and it won't discourage anybody from using drugs.
JSZ
I never said anything about agreeing 100% on where my tax dollars are spent. I know that won't happen that is democracy at work. But off topic so I will leave that as it is.
Secondly, I do care if Suzie is smoking weed or doing any kind of drug if it's on my dollar. "her money" no its my money she is spending. I'm not taking the conservative / liberal view point just my opinion.
I agree with your last comment. Say what you need to say to get elected. I simply clarified my comment on children because I miss spoke. Do i agree with the work around? No because grandma will just give the money to the parents that couldn't pass the test.