Is the United States a Kind Society?

The goal of a kind society should be to help every person become self-sufficient and independent. How does the United States measure up? To answer, this question, we need to list four approaches to charity -- from least desirable to most desirable.

1. Have the government take wealth through taxation and give it to the needy.
2. Voluntarily assist the poor.
3. Mentor the poor and help them produce their own wealth.
4. Become self-sustaining and able to help others.

The problem with method #1 and #2 is that the needy are still poor. They are given a fish but are not taught how to fish. These two approaches perpetuate and increase poverty.

Methods #3 and #4 are vastly superior because they help people grow by focusing on individual needs. These two methods teach a man to fish and focus on production and self-sufficiency.

The America government’s approach to helping the poor employs the worst of all methods of charity – using the force of government to redistribute the wealth. I think it is time to use the higher levels of charity. Our needy deserve it.