psychology of dependency on the government??

Posted by LostBoyinNC45 on March 1, 2014, at 13:31:34

Government entitlement programs are mostly intended to be short term programs to help people "pull themselves up by their boot straps" to get thru a very bad spot. Short term is the key word.
But for so many millions of Americans, long term dependency upon the government is the norm. What do you think causes this dependency long term? Do you believe that government "on the dole" programs creates laziness and an attitude of "why work when I can live off other people who work?" Or worse, an attitude of "I am entitled to you paying taxes to take care of me as I am a "victim" of YOU FILL IN THE BLANK."
But seriously, what do YOU think is the "psychology" behind long term, financial dependency on government entitlement programs? Just plain laziness? It creates less drive in people? It decreases the incentive to go out and find a job and to work for a living? What?
thanks,

Eric AKA "LostBoyinNC"

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