In every economy and in every nation you will have the classes of the “haves” and the “have-nots”.
“Cooks make sure these kids get "extra".” Do I believe that? Not for a second. That’s a feel good statement that has been made since before I was an elementary student. Every school has a cook that “gives a little extra to the poor kids”. On that note, I call BS.
For those that don’t know, free and reduced priced lunch and breakfast for needy school children has been around for a very long time. This is nothing new. No child in the US is ever denied breakfast or lunch at school, regardless of their ability to pay, without severe repercussions; which quickly lead to changes in the school districts policies. We, as a people, will tolerate the “no child left behind” policies. However, none of us will accept a “this child goes hungry” policy.
The problem stems from people having children when they can’t afford it. Why do they do that? Because the American social services system allows it. Welfare has become such a natural thing in the US that many poor people consider it a right.
“Hey, I can have all the kids I want because I’m on Welfare and I don’t have to pay for it. Plus, I get a big tax check when I lie on my return and doctor it to make the largest UIC on the list.”
“Hey, and now, I get free health care!! I don’t have to pay for anything!”
The fact is, the system is badly broken. Liberal or Conservative, it doesn’t matter. Nobody wants to take food away from a child. However, a slow tightening of the purse strings will reduce the strain of “unaffordable” children without the need of abortion (which I am absolutely against…it’s a child, not a choice). It won’t be easy or fast, but we need to get away from this socially correct posture and make people responsible for their own actions.
