Welfare

Welfare is a very hard subject to debate. There are advantages and disadvantages to the current welfare system. Without transfer payments, people who have inadequate income would be at risk for having no food, no shelter, and no healthcare, which is both sad and immoral. Sometimes people come across hardships that put them in financially devastating positions. In these cases, welfare is needed in order for these people to keep their head above water and maintain their lifestyle. I do not believe welfare should be abolished, but it does need to be revised and given many more restrictions. Welfare should be a source of income for a very short period of time, only while the individual receiving this help is in search of a job. There should be restrictions and time limits on welfare. All of those receiving welfare should be drug tested, actively searching for a job, and given a one year time limit. There are possible disadvantages to these restrictions, but I believe the advantages of welfare restrictions far outweigh the disadvantages. I believe that as a country we should contribute to helping those who are seriously in need of assistance, which may be due to losing a job or suffering a serious and costly injury. Many things can happen that may cause one to become jobless, with little to no assets and no income. When these devastating situations occur, the affected individual should be able to receive help from the government while trying to find a new job. However, the problem arises when people become accustom to receiving free money from the government and decide they do not want to find a job. It is situations like this that call for restrictions on welfare. The government should be responsible for helping those who are in serious need of assistance to obtain basic necessities, such as food and shelter. However, this help should come with restrictions. Those who apply for welfare should be drug tested upon completing the application and if approved, should