Show of Hands

yes they r people too

Yes, picking and choosing who "deserves" basic necessities is not only wrong, but can quickly become dangerous.

By the way, what happened to the old username? I had no idea you were back on here.

I think contribute needs to be defined. The elderly who did contribute most of their life, yes. Disabled, yes. A able bodied person who chooses not to, no.

Deserve May be the wrong word.

I'll be honest and say no.

Was the question about what the worthless "deserve"?
The answer is nothing by definition.
We "deserve" the opportunity not to be worthless.
We don't "deserve" to be trapped in welfare.

That doesn't mean we abandon anybody.

The last time a government enacted this policy it resulted in the first wave of people arriving in aushwitz. Mostly the disabled.

Although I'd feel compelled to help someone so desperate remember...

We don't deserve charity. That's why its charity. It is an awesome thing, but not a responsibility. Remember that as you type into your mobile device and enjoy other luxuries as

I'm disgusted that there are people who would actually answer no to this

Always surprises me that people can say no to this. I'm sure everyone has known an older person that wasn't able to do much, or someone with a disability that keeps them from pitching in. Certainly you think they still deserve to be cared for?

If they're alive, they do deserve the basic necessities. They serve some purpose for someone or something, regardless of how miniscule that may be. Relative to everything else, no one person is worth much of anything. To abandon those in need is to

We are all the inheritors of the planet earth. Everyone is deserving of its provisions.

Is this a trick question?

Who deserves water, food & shelter without paying for it?