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BrotherIvan

(9,126 posts)
13. They call this the social safety net
Wed Nov 6, 2013, 12:40 PM
Nov 2013

It is is what civilized first world countries do. They provide healthcare and childcare so women have more choices when it comes to family planning. They provide free secondary education so you're not burdened with debt for the rest of your life. They have lots of programs for if you are struggling with unemployment or homelessness. They have worker protections and living wages. And they have elder care so you don't have to make the horrible decision between quitting your job to provide care your parent may need or dumping them in a home.

No, this is not a fairy tale. These places actually do exist. They try to make life better for every man, woman and child. Many of them are called "socialists". Maybe we can visit there some day!

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