Reply #297: As a matter of public policy

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Dems as a group are more likely to increase social spending that RWers.

I would certainly agree that some aid programs even do more harm than good. This seems to even be more frequently the case with foreign aid. I don't know if there is some conspiracy to keep many third world countries in debt and perhaps part of our population as well but I sure wouldn't rule it out given the way things are going.

However, I don't think it's a reasonable to make the assumption that in this case that Google is acting with evil intent by offering a token gesture to take the place of a real solution.

I'd be more inclined to make that accusation to the democratic members of congress that voted for the bankruptcy bill or those have offered up solutions to the foreclosure crisis that will keep some people indebted for 30 or more years paying on a house that is not worth nearly as much as they owe.

We both, I think can agree that homelessness is a problem that needs a solution and that government policy makers should provide more funding for subsidized housing. Or is there something else?
I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish in this thread? Are you trying to convince DUers to take some specific action? to withdraw support from any effort that does not involve a complete solutions? Do you think that private companies should or shouldn't contribute as they feel they can?