Letter: Welfare program abused by people who claim minor imperfections as disabilities
As a person with a disability, I have refused to receive Social Security, because I am able to work for what I need. It bothers me that there are people who are abusing government welfare programs, while choosing to claim their minor imperfections (which we all have) as disabilities.
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As a person with a disability, I have refused to receive Social Security, because I am able to work for what I need. It bothers me that there are people who are abusing government welfare programs, while choosing to claim their minor imperfections (which we all have) as disabilities. It gives them the ability to let their capabilities turn into laziness, which also continues to add to our nation's debt, handing future generations higher taxes.
Why are we supporting these people who are able to work but choose not to? Government welfare programs should have stricter regulations to determine what level of disability a person has, then they should cut spending for those who have been using it as a crutch.
Bryce Lamoreaux
St. George
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If the letter writer is upset about this kid of abuse ---
I can'te even begin to imagine his outrage of the abuse by none-disabled MILLIONARIES who abuse the system!
But it's always the sick, needy, elderly, widows and More..
Hey Bryce, be thankful you can work at a job to supply your needs, and stop being so judgmental of others. What evidence can you cite to show massive abuse of the Social Security disability program?
So is the solution to have the general public vote on whether an individual is "entitled" receive Social Security Disability benefits? With all of your medical expertise, as well as JoeCapitalist2's medical expertise, I'm sure More..