Should we force people on welfare and homeless people to work in recycling plants?

Question

They would be provideing a valueable service to the community and we would pay them nothing in return except for the things we alreay provide for them ... roofs over their heads and food in their bellies.

Answer 1

heck yesssssss, especially those on welfare for generations. but then again they have been on welfare for generations Because they feel the govt. owes them a living. How would you get these people up for work? Remember they don''t know how to get up and get ready to work  Would we the taxpayers have to support a class so they could learn?  The govt should do away with welfare America is the only country in the world to pay people to stay at home and be a bum.

Answer 2

"Force" being the operative word, the answer is no.  People have the right to be under achievers, and that gives the politicians plenty to fight about.

It isn't difficult to find recycling success stories in America.  Some are quite good at offering jobs (no force involved) to people who want a second, or even a third chance.

Answer 3

I say we just recycle the welfare and homeless people.

Answer 4

2 points

Answer 5

FORCE them?  No.  Offer it to them as a means of supporting themselves and helping the environment?  Yes.

Answer 6

No, we shouldn't. All we need to do is use their capacity or capability as a human being by training them to work in the recycling plants. And the people along with the government and corporates shoul provide their basic needs such as: food, salary, and roof.

They would have done greater job to save our planet.

Answer 7

sure, but realize that their transportation would have to be paid by the tax payer along with babysitting.  Babysitting alone would cost at least $100 dollars a WEEK, (1 kid).

Because they are on welfare, their welfare and food stamps are barely enough for them to pay their utilities and eat.  I know, I've been there.

Answer 8

Can't force people to do what they don't want to do.   Make it advantageous for them to and they probably will.   For a few years out of school a friend on welfare made more money than I did with food stamps, housing and everything else.

Answer 9

right off the top of my head i would say yes. this seems like a good idea.

Answer 10

When you say "we" you mean government using its police powers, right?

And if they refuse, would it be ok with you if these policemen use deadly force against them? Maybe if they kill a few the rest will do as they're told, right? Or we could ask the government to imprison these darned homeless and other down and out families.

MAN! You people are frickin' CRUEL!

Answer 11

lol no way. thats no less than exploitation, people need far more than just food and sheltor to really live.

Answer 12

the homeless and meth head already work in recycling. there the ones that steal copper brass and other metals causing millions of dollars damage in the US.

Answer 13

In Australia there is a youth employment initiative known as Green Corp.

The programme provides young people with the opportunity to volunteer their time and effort to conserve, preserve and restore Australia’s natural environment and cultural heritage.

I believe we should force people to work for their unemployment benefits if they are unable to secure employment in a reasonable time.

The welfare system of the US and Australia differ greatly, so I am not sure how fair it would be to compare the two.

Answer 14

That enigma is against the constitution of the United States of America. No one person shall ever be owned by our government or another human being. Not an exact quote but u can look it up if not a believer. I am a believer of the ORIGINAL constitution, not all of our adjustments to it.

Answer 15

now that was just rude.  Not everyone on welfare is able to work.  And I am sure there are some who would rather be working and would love the opportunity to work at a place like this.

Answer 16

There are many and various reasons why people become homeless.  Fire,  natural disasters, loss of job leading to loss of home, veterans that for various reasons lose everything, to name a few.  Why should any of these be "forced" to work anywhere as if they are at fault for their situation? Many falling into this category have jobs but no home.  Most falling into this category have paid into the system for many years through payment of taxes.  It is for such times as these that homeless shelters and emergency funds/agencies are set up to reach out and assist these people to get back up on their feet.  Try putting yourself in these situations. Would you think it right to be forced to work at a recycling plant???  

Another group of homeless people are those with mental illness, too fearful to even trust shelters.  But if they do go to shelters or food kitchens, these services are there for them.  Again put yourself in their shoes.  People don't choose such mental illness leading them to homelessness.  Would you want a family member or yourself to be treated without compassion and forced to work a job you probably are not capable of just because you have a mental illness??

Now, if someone is homeless for their own stupidity, examples: choosing to set their home on fire,  not paying their mortgage even though funds are available,  quiting a job just because they hate it before getting another job...etc.,  These people, I agree,  should offer some type of community service for any public assistance they get to put their lives back on track.

Now, for those on welfare.  Enabling them to get off welfare, by education or the learning of some skill that would make them ready for employment to support their needs, I see as the best way to go.  Not all people on welfare are on it because they don't care to work.  Each situation needs to be individually evaluated.  I do agree there could be situations where some community service should be required for exchange of benefits. But welfare shouldn't be a long term mode of existence.  Job skills should be given to get off of welfare.

Answer 17

No. Now with the food prices going up it would be better to convert them into Soylent Green patties. We then could use any byproducts for bio-fuels.

Remember: Green is Good and Tuesday is Soylent Green day.

Answer 18

What is wrong with this society? Everyone is out to get more from an already overburdened group of people! Why don't we make indentured servitude legal again then? Come on!!!