Human services hammered in budget mess - Chicago Sun-Times

Human services hammered in budget mess - Chicago Sun-Times


In all honesty, no sane person should walk away stunned by this article. It can all be traced back to the 1980's when good old Ron took office. That is when the assault on "Human Services" began.

Thirty plus years of slashing programs that help the poor, disabled, both mentally, and physically, women, and children has returned to let these politicians know such policies never work. Instead they sought ways for increasing prison populations by gutting such essential services, and forcing people out on the streets. How on earth do you politicians believe that cutting these services, while giving tax cuts to people that don't need them will help our economy? The data is in. It doesn't work, nor help. Researchers have poured over the numbers, yet you still refuse any hint of acknowledgement.

You would be better served helping people get the assistance needed, be it medically, or employment wise as opposed to giving away tax cuts too private companies/corporations that have nothing but a bottom line mentality. These entities have no desire for the betterment of this country. They only seek increased profits. The best you politicians can do, is simply ignore them as they have ignore us by shipping jobs overseas.

Go ahead, do the math. Go back to where it all began during the Ronny era, and spread throughout the States. Hurting people that need help is never a good idea.