merv, i used to think your rants were alcohol induced, but now i just think you have a huge chip on your shoulder about something (not sure what). welfare is a safety net for people who truly need it. it is being abused and you me and everybody on this forum end up paying for it. it's been turned into a lifestyle by illegals and others squeezing out as many babies as they can. the one good thing Clinton did was the "welfare reform act"...guess who repealed it??? that's right, you guessed it prez obumer. we're all entitled to our opinions here and if you don't like something you see....change the channel brother.