Then there are the 22 million Americans on food stamps. And of course there are the 39 million greedy geezers collecting Social Security. The greatest generation rewarded itself with a pretty big meal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author criticizes welfare recipients and retirees as greedy.
- In plain terms
- She calls people on food stamps and Social Security greedy.
- What can you take from it?
- Public benefits are framed as unearned rewards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are benefits entitlements?
- Who deserves aid?
Another view
It ignores systemic causes of reliance on aid.
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