People Disagree About Society's Obligation to the Poor

Multiple Choice

People disagree about society's obligation to the poor. One school of thought suggests that government assistance creates a sense of dependency and ruins the incentive to become self-sufficient. An opposing school of thought contends that welfare and government assistance _____

A) are abused by most recipients, making their true potential unrecognized.
B) are so corrupt and mismanaged that they are not helpful.
C) actually give people the chance to become self-sufficient and productive.
D) should be offered only to children, the elderly, or the disabled.