I've harped on this before, but on the issue of working age adults on the dole

I don't think many Americans, not even Democrats, like the idea of people that have every ability to work, choose not to and live on the gov't dole. Why is it such a horrible policy then to create government work programs so these people can work, though? The economy runs better when full employment is reached, anyway. And it removes the moral hazard. Let the working age idle rebuild our infrastructure, clean up the schools and the parks. Let the government give them a sense of self worth. That way, our taxes are not going to unproductive people, but to productive people. Also, it helps people who want to work, but are not able to find a job in the market.