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ThePhilosopher04

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3. The Federal Government has an OBLIGATION ...

Reply to ck4829 (Original post)

Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:23 PM

Sep 2012

to provide for the general welfare and common defense of the nation ... food, water, shelter and essential healthcare are basic necessities of life, and fall under that obligation IMO.

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If you think access to basic housing and medical care are "entitlements (Eeep!!1!)"... [View all] ck4829 Sep 2012 OP

Don't forget "food." moondust Sep 2012 #1

You're right, he did ck4829 Sep 2012 #2

The Federal Government has an OBLIGATION ... ThePhilosopher04 Sep 2012 #3