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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]
That's the fundamental problem with our society we should be building up our church, and family support networks and not be reliant on the government. I  think it's a cultural issue.[/quote]

I agree that it is a cultural issue, but not in the way that you are framing it. Depending on churches and other private institutions leads to a type of tribalism. Private organizations can discriminate. If you are not the right religion, you might not get assistance. Or, if you choose not to follow the particular customs of the organization involved, you might not get assistance. For example, American citizens are not able to get legal medical procedures at hospitals associated with particular religious organizations even if they are willing to pay for them. What hope would they have of getting those procedures if they don't have money? It is generally the most marginalized members of society who need assistance most. Such individuals should not suffer more because of cultural differences with private assistance organizations. Churches are fine as supplemental support organizations, but should not be the primary or only source of assistance. 
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