A hand up better solution than a hand out

Tell the truth, which means more to you -- something you earned through hard work and effort or something you were given for little or no effort?

We believe the majority of readers would say the first option, something earned. We can think of examples at many levels.

The idea of requiring those who can work to do so has been promoted for a while, predominantly by Republican lawmakers. Currently, there is language requiring the work requirement in the 2018 Farm Bill being discussed in Washington and supported by La. Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-Alto),

“SNAP provides an important safety net for many Americans, but I want it to be an on-ramp to success, not a lifestyle for work-capable adults," Abraham said explaining his support of the effort. "These changes will help people break out of the cycle of poverty and climb the economic ladder.”

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