On Wed, 5 Jun 2013, Aryan Ameri <info@ameri.me> wrote:
While I am in favour of a safety net (and I distinguish between a safety net and welfare state)... that is such a simplification. The alternative to charity is not illness and death, the alternative to charity is social and economical development and growth!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welfare_state It sounds like your personal definition of the term "welfare state" differs greatly from that used by most people. From the start of the above Wikipedia page: # A welfare state is a "concept of government in which the state plays a key # role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being # of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, # equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable # to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life. Where is the difference between a "safety net" and a "welfare state"? -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/