A word of caution to Pro Lifers

I realize that some of you are religious or at the least have sympathy for the unborn. For what it's worth, I'm anti-abortion.

But beware, even if some states ban the practice, it wont solve the economic woes of the state. And the demographic you are trying to target will still behave the same way.

The reason is simple: banning abortion is not a ban on welfare programs. We gain nothing as individuals save the fact that more people get to live (a great thing). So if you're doing this for the moral good, God Bless you.

Myth vs Facts about Welfare

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federal government provides the funding for these programs. The states administer the programs. Some provide additional funds.

Often Congress reduces funds for these programs. If it does it without lowering the states' responsibilities, that creates an unfunded mandate. For example, the 1998 reduction in federal food stamp administration costs added $5 million to state budgets. 

Never confuse welfare programs with entitlement programs. Welfare programs are based on a family's income. To qualify, their income must be below an income based on the federal poverty level. Entitlement programs base eligibility upon prior contributions from payroll taxes. The four major U.S. entitlement programs are Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and worker’s compensation.

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