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Arguments Against Welfare Programs

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Welfare programs like Social Security, Medicare, SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid, do cost the federal government billions of dollars. Clearly cutting costs to these programs would be the best way to save money and or put it elsewhere. However, the programs that cost us the most (Social Security and Medicare) are untouchable while SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid are not. The agreement against these programs is that they cost too much and are abused by those who use it. If it is true that people abuse it then it is clear that funding needs to be cut and the abusers punished. Many believe these programs should be stricter and should focus on helping people get jobs instead of encouraging them to not get jobs. Overall those against welfare programs don’t want

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