The do-good liberal who said we have to take care of everybody -- and they are well intentioned -- the more debt they run up to give to the poor, the poorer the people get because they cannot keep up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Paul claims that liberal welfare spending creates debt that ultimately makes the poor poorer because they cannot keep up.
- In plain terms
- Welfare debt harms the poor by making it harder for them to stay afloat.
- What can you take from it?
- Assess the long-term impact of welfare spending on poverty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does welfare always increase debt?
- How can welfare be reformed to help the poor?
Another view
Welfare can provide essential support and reduce poverty if well-designed.
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