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it still is. it's a policy, not one of the ten commandments. when the problem is fixed, no one will use it anymore.
Splitting hairs. Its already been extended beyond the original intent.
When what problem is fixed? Hunger? Thats part of the human condition.
“Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program” - Milton Friedman
Recognizing that it was supposed to be temporary and being wary of mission creep is a perfectly valid reason to oppose extending it further.
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because they already have tons of welfare programs and don't need another one - just an opinion. one that a majority doesn't share btw, hence the controversy.
I don't care if a majority support a policy. It doesn't erase the reasons for dissenting views.
The fact that there already are other programs is a pertinent consideration and valid reason for their position.
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because its forced redistribution of wealth and wrong - circular logic. personal opinion.
Correctly identifying it as something bad is perfectly valid and not circular logic.
Labeling things 'opinion' doesn't erase their merit or their existence.
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because it further increases dependence on government - countless times debunked by actual studies. brainless talking point.
The absurd idea that its 'debunked' by 'actual studies' is the actual brainless talking point.
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because the kids aren't actually starving without this new policy, its an appeal to emotion. - in civilised countries, hunger and malnutrition in kids are also problems worth addressing, not just outright starving
Doesn't address the point.
A government meal program is not the only way to address it.
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because integrity is more important than avoiding criticism from ignorant and vile leftists. - listening to the people and making sensible decisions isn't "avoiding criticism" or 'lack of integrity', but literally a politicians job.
Some people value integrity over avoiding criticism. Without a doubt that plays a major role for some people who choose to dissent against a very popular policy.
What you think a politicians job is is irrelevant.
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"ignorant and vile" are obvious projections.
The ignorance and vile behavior of many people on the left is well documented.
Its heightened when people oppose a popular program like this one. All kinds of insults and profanities have been hurled at people who dared to not support extending the program with little to no regard for their potential reasons for doing so. Emotion over reason.
A policy is 'for the children' so how could anyone but a monster oppose it? Low resolution emotional thinking that is often abused to make politicians pass unwise legislation.
Its not an uncommon tactic in the US.
Pretending that is 'projection' is hilarious coming from you.
You have firmly established yourself as one of the most hateful and ignorant losers on the entire forum. Laughed out of Pard because you falsely pretend everyone who disagrees with you is racist and evil and a trump shill without bothering to honestly consider what was said.
The question was how anyone could oppose the policy. I listed several valid reasons.
You don't have to personally agree with those reasons.