Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Amen Architect Date:   2/3/2016 8:40:06 AM

I would point out that it was Democrats that took hundreds of billions from Medicare to give the false notion that Obamacare wasn't going to be as expensive as it has been.  Not one Republican voted for it.  Perhaps you can point out where the GOP has reduced Medicare funding.  

As for the other programs, I and most conservatives have no problem with the government assisting the truly needy, although private charities do it much more efficiently.  But that is a far cry from creating dependence on government which is always a mistake.  I paid for my children's schooling and food, why do you think I should also pay for everyone else's too?  If they are truly needy then I am all for helping out but many of these programs are designed to create dependency and that destroys a persons dignity.  We believe in personal responsibility and nothing more.