The double-standard of making the poor prove they’re worthy of government benefits

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:20:53 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/04/07/the-double-standard-of-making-poor-people-prove-theyre-worthy-of-government-benefits/>

"Poverty looks pretty great if you're not living in it. The government gives
you free money to spend on steak and lobster, on tattoos and spa days, on — why
not? — cruise vacations and psychic visits."

Yes, this is all about demagoguery and appealing to people's tribalism for
political gain.  "They" are clearly not as deserving as "we" are. Via Muse.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***

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