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    Quote Originally Posted by FindersKeepers View Post
    Taking welfare of any sort is one of the most self-defeating feelings. Many studies have been done, and in each one, the recipients voice desire to care for themselves.

    This would restore some of that pride.

    Why would anyone begrudge them that?
    I wouldn't. That being said, I wouldn't make it a requisite for elderly to work to receive Medicaid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bo-4 View Post
    Agree - when i retire i will definitely get into some sort of youth work assuming good health.
    I told my husband that I don't ever want to retire. First, I can't imagine having too much time on my hands. It'd drive me nuts. I have to do things all the time. I love that we're encouraging older citizens to work with youth. The young can learn so much, and develop respect for the elderly.
    ""A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul" ~George Bernard Shaw

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    Your emotional appeals fail to address those on welfare who are able but unwilling to work.
    I addressed that question - there are a few, but the perception of "entitlement society" is an emotional appeal in and of itself.

    http://www.cbpp.org/research/contrar...benefits-go-to

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    Quote Originally Posted by Common Sense View Post
    Who says she's lacking in pride?
    Who says she doesn't want to work?

    Hilarious how someone makes up an abstract example and, when countered, demands it's real somehow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nic34 View Post
    So you're for the state creating jobs then?
    The jobs are already there -- as I explained. They just need warm bodies to fill them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    Who says she doesn't want to work?

    Hilarious how someone makes up an abstract example and, when countered, demands it's real somehow.
    There are many options for elderly to volunteer in the community. If older people want to work or volunteer, I encourage it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FindersKeepers View Post
    I can understand that -- if they paid their own way -- they probably feel no guilt about getting what they paid for.

    But, this isn't Medicare or SS. This is Medicaid.
    All US workers pay into Medicaid

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    Quote Originally Posted by Common Sense View Post
    I wouldn't. That being said, I wouldn't make it a requisite for elderly to work to receive Medicaid.
    Again, this program would not be a requirement. It would just be available and I'm guessing many would take advantage of it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bo-4 View Post
    I addressed that question - there are a few, but the perception of "entitlement society" is an emotional appeal in and of itself.

    http://www.cbpp.org/research/contrar...benefits-go-to

    You addressed an argument you're prepared to counter, not mine. As FindersKeepers pointed out you moved goalpost from Medicaid to welfare in general.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bo-4 View Post
    All US workers pay into Medicaid
    Not exactly. All workers pay FICA, which goes to SS and Medicare, but Medicaid is funded by other state and federal funds. A low-income taxpayer will pay FICA, but if he doesn't pay Federal or State, which many don't, he won't be paying for Medicaid. And, Medicaid is not a "pay into" thing like SS, where you pay so much and then you draw so much.
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