Spoiled children

Politically I am very moderate in my views of social issues. People are people, no matter their skin color, religion, political views, education level. However, I do have issue with people in America that are not carrying their load (I am referring to U.S. citizens). Welfare, free health care, low income housing. Yes, there are people that need these programs. But there are others that see the government as a big wealthy parent, and so they don't get off their hindquarters and do their part.

What comes to mind is a spoiled child that never leaves home after finishing high school. They have it so easy right where they are, why not? What often is the advice to a parent in this predicament? Cut off the funding, kick them out of the house and the child will be forced to get a job and a life! So why don't we do the same thing here? Sure, if the son or daughter is mentally handicapped or physically disabled, the parent would do whatever is necessary to care for that person. The government fortunately has the same perspective. But in comes the issue of immigration

There are people from other nations going to great lengths to get into our country so they can have a chance to work hard and increase their standard of living. They sometimes cover hundreds of miles just to have a chance. They work for next to nothing, and will work long hard hours. Quite different than those on welfare. Why do we have these opposing attitudes? Many of these foreigners are in just as bad, perhaps even worse, situations as those in the U.S. claiming hardship. So the "I never had the opportunity" excuse doesn't fly. Could we create a program whereby freeloaders in our society have the option of either doing their part or else reliquishing their citizenship to someone who will?

The problem is so big, and there is no way to force someone to be responsible. Part of it is that some citizens don't have the direction and opportunity to lift themselves out of where they are. More money should be spent to give thems the means to accomplish this. But a better system needs to be implimented to make it very uncomfortable for the freeloaders to continue in their ways.

I guess it comes down to honor and personal attitude. Why have so many Americans become so very selfish?