Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Welfare Pays More Than Working in 66% of States

"America has always prided itself on its work ethic. American capitalism is supposed to reward you for working hard with a higher quality of life, while socialism makes sure that everyone’s life is “average.”
 
"A new study shows that America has taken another step closer to socialism.
 
"The Cato Institute released a study showing that welfare benefits pay more than a minimum wage job in 33 states and the District of Columbia. Even worse, welfare pays more than $15 per hour in 13 states.
 
"According to the study, welfare benefits have increased faster than minimum wage. It’s now more profitable to sit at home than it is to earn an honest day’s pay.
 
"Hawaii is the biggest offender, where welfare recipients earn $29.13 per hour, or a $60,590 yearly salary, all for doing nothing. It’s no wonder they are looking to ship their homeless back to the mainland.

 
CATO Institute corroborates this story   "This article appeared on New York Post (Online) on August 19, 2013."
 
Hat tip to John Uhrig; Plano, TX

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