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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why not get a job and work? There are quadriplegics on ventilators who work. There are people with severe multiple sclerosis who don't demand our tax dollar support them. Why can't you work?[/quote]

The rise in Americans who are on disability is a result of the 2 year restriction on TANF welfare that most states follow in some form allowing an exemption for those with disabilities and/or the disability income replaces the TANF income because they no longer qualify for TANF. DC allows 5 years but there is an exception for disability.

Being on disability then is a gateway so to speak to other benefits like SNAP, reduced lunch, free or reduced utility payments, section 8 or other rent reduction programs, etc

Also, you might have a household with adults on disability and their children are also on disability. It's true no one is getting rich but due to the other benefit programs they qualify for, many of their basic living expenses are covered so the disability income is their discretionary income.  [/quote]

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