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You are being satirical, but I was going to suggest that something similar is whet is going on. Our government keeps expanding the net for who qualifies for federal social welfare programs. We have expanded these programs so far now, that we are including many people who really do not need the assistance but are happy to accept free handouts.
We have too many people qualifying for the SNAP and social security programs. To reduce costs, politicians are talking about reducing the level payment or amount of services people will receive. What will happen to the people these services were meant to help? They will get screwed, so the leeches can get their free stuff.
Actually you are right. Rather than move the poverty line they now qualify folks who earn 100-400% over the poverty line. You now have blue collar workers that qualify for some programs.
Go ahead and do that then you can report back to us how much fun your having especially living in nyc where the price for a metrocard is going up, the price of food is going up, and rent ?? please even with section 8 you still have to pay rent they just place you somewhere where you don't have to pay as much. But if you don't mind living in the projects than have at it
Project even better. Everything included. I have an uncle who transferred his home to his son, then applied for public housing and got it. 2 bedrooms for $200/month everything included. They didn't even need the place, but kept it just because it is so cheap and everything included. Blazing AC 24/7 is already cost more than the rent.
Btw, you probably not from the NYC area, a lot of these "public" house are in very nice development in prime area in NYC. Soho, midtown right next to Empire state building, just name a few. You get get then for about 500 to 600/month for a market value of like 6 to 8k if you "made" 25 to 30k/yr.
I wouldn't trade spots with a "Section 8" recipient or a "foodstamp recipient" even if I got 'free' food and 'housing assistance' (section 8 isn't free).
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especially living in nyc where the price for a metrocard is going up, the price of food is going up, and rent ?? please even with section 8 you still have to pay rent they just place you somewhere where you don't have to pay as much. But if you don't mind living in the projects than have at it 
