Entitlements - what's so bad about them?

I have no problem with limited entitlements as long as the family on welfare doesnt live above the means of the family that makes just enough to be ineligible. I think that fairness is a basic precept.I dont want to end up being just above the cutoff point and having eligible people receiving more than I earn. The same amount (within reason) is ok, though. I make just under $25,000 per year, so I am the level just above them.Edited by Phat, : No reason given.

well i suppose that wouldnt work now would it? If you paid more into the system you should be compensated accordingly. The problem arises when people who have not paid into the system end up taking more from the system than they gave.Besides...unemployment is a form of insurance. There should be limits, I think. A guy who made $200,000 a year shouldnt automatically get that much unless he paid enough in. I think a capo should be set, if there isnt one already. Welfare is different. People should get just enough to eat and pay rent...basic subsistance needs.Edited by Phat, : No reason given.

I agree with all of your points except that I think there should be limited inheritance tax. Lets say that the heirs get to keep the first $250,000 and then tax them 50%.