Argumentative Essay On The Welfare System

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We are one of the strongest and richest countries in the world. But that doesn’t mean we should just relax. Because we have all this wealth and power, we need to make this country and the world better. Now, let’s get to the facts. The middle class is the backbone of this country. History has shown that when the wealth and stability of the middle-class increases, we grow economically. We need to cut down on the high-income tax rates these hard-working people pay to the government, in order to fund some of the programs needed to give these Americans and all Americans alike the rights they deserve as humans, like healthcare. Because, most of us know, and I personally know, how proud I feel when my parents work for hours on hours to make sure their fellow citizens and children are taken care of. This reminds me of a quote said by a truly great president of ours, John F. Kennedy, who stated that, and I quote, “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Immigration, Welfare & Poverty The American dream is something we all want. But currently, there is a crisis in session. Hundreds of people are being separated, and unfairly prosecuted without valid reason. That is why we are also …show more content…

We are looking to invest in more public works like construction to create more jobs, and we are also looking to cut most of the 80 welfare programs in place due to inefficiency and will invest in the current programs that are producing good results. We are also going to stop the current practices of punishing those who are unemployed and/or are married and are having financial troubles. Then we will start to put more into giving them benefits that will help them to become stable in the