The Welfare System

Just thinking about the current Welfare System today as I walked through Hy-Vee. I watched as multiple people used either welfare checks or food stamps to pay for their groceries. I then watched as these same people went out to their cars that were worth twice as much as mine. I also looked at the kids that were wearing designer clothes. The adults were not only buying the items on their welfare checks, but also cigarettes and alcohol. Now I'm not saying that I spend my money wisely all the time and make purchases that make sense, but I also don't rely on the government to pay for my groceries. I believe the government really needs to look at the welfare system and revise it. I know the government has requirements to be on welfare, but I don't believe these requirements do justice. There are people that use welfare wisely and really need it. I have no problem with the government helping these people out, but there are others I believe shouldn't receive help. I knew a guy from college that received food stamps because he qualified, even though his family was very wealthy. I don't believe it is only the government's fault though. I think people need to take responsibility for their actions. If you need assistance, by all means take it, but only if you actually need it. There are many other things the government needs to do, but I believe this is one thing that should be looked at in the next few years!