We have morphed into a country of takers instead of a country of workers and earners.
Even our government is catering to those with their hands out. It has become much worse during the current administration because his party thinks catering to and preying on the poor is a way to become and stay a career politician and remain in office.
They don't want intelligent, free-thinking, self-sufficient constituents because they question and investigate. They much prefer the blind, following sheeple, who will continue to follow as long as they continue to receive their "entitlements". 4951