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What or who should take care of those who can not take care of themselves?
Families - Out of their own resources. 18%  18%  [ 5 ]
Churches - Out of the offerings and tithes they receive. 4%  4%  [ 1 ]
Businesses - Out of their dividends and profits. 0%  0%  [ 0 ]
The State - Out of the taxes paid to them. 39%  39%  [ 11 ]
Other: ________________ (Please explain). 39%  39%  [ 11 ]
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Kurgan
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21 Jan 2014, 5:29 pm

Janissy wrote:
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Unfortunately, there exists a condition in which families may love their mentally ill members and can't afford to care for them; and where the State has no love for the mentally ill, yet can afford to care for them.

So, I propose that there be government funding for family-style group homes where mentally ill people can be cared for in a "family-like" environment ... provided that the NIMBY crowd can be appeased ...


That is a great idea for all conditions which don't require lockdown. My neighborhood actually does have a family-style group home for people with cognitive disabilities and it blends in excellently and allows the residents to be a part of the community.


I've worked as a caretaker in one of these homes, and it's good for people with intellectual disabilities to befriend other people with intellectual disabilities. Those with mild intellectual disabilities saw each other as neighbors rather than fellow patients, and saw the group home as a home rather than an institution.



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21 Jan 2014, 9:25 pm

Well although I think that family maybe should be first on the list, some families may not be able to always take care of their loved ones. I think churches would be next in line just because that is what churches should do according to the words of Jesus. The state should be next because although some do not want their tax money to help the poor the state should look after the common good of its people. I would probably put businesses last because it would be nice if they would contribute, but businesses should not be forced to use its money for other purposes outside the business.



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21 Jan 2014, 10:21 pm

There is on one answer. Not everyone has a family to care for them, or a family that can, nor should everyone be dropped off for the state to care for.