The characteristics and incomes of the top 1%

GreatApe

lisyloo wrote: »

Of course you can. You can get divorced from an abusive spouse.
Like many problems (debt, addiction etc.) it is difficult.

Would it not be better to give people some help to get back on their feet so they can start contributing and bring up the next generation well.

I have a sibling with mental illness. The system has just about managed to keep her a functioning and contributing individual.

The other options are to keep supporting these people financially their whole lives or shoot them.
I’m sure some would agree to shoot anyone with problems but whilst that’s not allowed then surely some short term appropriate help would be better than a lifetime of financial support?

So for example if we helped veterans with PTSD get the right help then they are clearly capable individuals longer term.

I'm not saying don't help them try your best

But it's often not the state but a functioning family which keeps these people this side of functioning and then just about

lisyloo

GreatApe wrote: »

I'm not saying don't help them try your best

But it's often not the state but a functioning family which keeps these people this side of functioning and then just about

In this particular anecdote it's medication and mental health services that are vital.
when you say "just about" I am talking about holding down a job and paying taxes rather then being financially reliant on the state their whole lives.


Those who are on the streets with alcohol, PTSD or drug addiciton are not going to be getting any family support whilst on the streets.
If they had a family supporting them they wouldn't be on the streets in the first place.


The issues are complex and so are the solutions, but overall I think its makes economic sense to give people help to get them back on their feet. Veterans are quite clearly capable people.