[tomder55]

What safetynet ? Why programs like Medicaid for one. I understand it is not perfect ;but no system designed by humans is .
I would add that if we stopped trying to expand the safety net for those who can provide for themselves then it would be easier to strengthen the net for those that really need it.

[Wondergirl]

safety net for those who can provide for themselves

Who is going to (and how are we going to) determine who those people are and then sort out the rest of them as to who needs job counseling or mental health counseling or family counseling or marital counseling in order to have a better chance at life? Who will offer the counseling? Who will pay for it? Who will ascertain the success or failure of the counseling? Who will provide remedial help after assessing that it's needed?

Who will pay for all of that?

[talaniman]

Its usually the governor and state legislature that is responsible for allocation of federal funds for medicaid.

Be afraid, be very afraid of republican govenors, and legislatures. Look it up for yourself.

[tomder55]

Don't bog us down in details . The determination is wealth obviously . Eligibility is economically based .