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Johnson & Trump want to get rid of them altogether, so it's not like the GOP cares about the workers in the slightest.
Centuries? The welfare state didn't start until after 1925.
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Attempting to get the budget under control by getting rid of wasteful spending is what's needed. Non-essential government employers aren't needed.
People who aren't here legally, yes. At a cost of 1.5 Trillion dollars.
I didn't say anything about benefits from employers. In fact I said we SHOULD help those who are truly needy.
I agree. Helping people to get the occupational education and experience is critical in getting people involved in their own life. Real compassion is helping people to be independent and not dependent. When one is dependent it creates an atmosphere where they can be taken advantage of by those who want to encourage their victimhood. This builds resentment, insecurity, and a feeling they cannot succeed and are helpless. Being independent builds confidence, security, self esteem and helps them see the opportunities before them.
But not routine benefits like health care. It's pretty clear that you think health insurance should be an employment benefit or a private purchase but not a government program.
If they truly felt confident, they wouldn't need to form a "union", which is often simply a mob meant to bully their employer into things that puts them out of business, and the employees out of jobs. Confidence means being able to stand on your own two feet and take your skills to a different job if you're so confident.
Not necessarily.
I think that the majority of the problem of the cost of health care is BECAUSE of health insurance.
The cost would be enormous, but we're already paying an enormous amount for healthcare. As an example, my health insurance costs about $700/month, and it's not even that good - I have a fairly high deductible. My employer covers most of it as a benefit to me, but that doesn't change the amount being spent.
