Archived VONNEGUT: I propose that every person out of work be required to submit a book report before he or she gets his or her welfare check. (voat.co)
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Archived VONNEGUT: I propose that every person out of work be required to submit a book report before he or she gets his or her welfare check. (voat.co)
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[–] the_spectre 2 points 0 points 2 points (+2|-2) ago
It's evil to require ne'er-do-wells to work for money?
You have a pretty low standard for evil.
[–] AmaleksHairyAss 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
No, it's evil to create make-work full stop.
[–] the_spectre ago
That's reasonable. Evil is still a strong word though.
[–] The_Great_Fapsbie 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Your assuming they are "ne'er do wells", they might just be someone down on their luck. Making them do a book report is simply busy work and doesn't contribute to actually finding a job.
Making them serve 40 hours community service as has been suggested earlier in the thread makes them work, but once again doesn't solve their lack of a job and hinders their job search.
I'd rather they be required to report to a job placement service. If after a set period of time they can't secure a job they should be required to work for a temp agency at least part time.
Instead of mercilessly flogging the unemployed let's help them get a job.