Welfare reforms and the whole “happy” exploitation movement are not “baby steps.” They are big steps—in a seriously backward direction.

Gary L. Francione
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It's not that welfare reform is a bad idea, it's just that it's not the step that will save people from poverty. Welfare reform is one part of a bigger picture. The goal is to give people freedom to make their own choices. But in order to make their own choices, people need to have enough money in their pockets to make those choices.

Welfare reform is a good thing for society, but not the only step in the right direction. The “happiness” movement also has its place in this overall plan of things. This movement has shown that people are capable of more than just survival and prosperity.

Poverty is an emotional issue that can be changed with support and encouragement. Publicly funded programs can help people build skills and get jobs that will lead them out of poverty.

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