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71% of Americans say the US should spend more on "assistance to the poor". But if you use the word "welfare" that number drops to 30% (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world
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Words matter.

Always use simple direct language.

  • Help the poor
  • Healthcare for everyone
  • Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

Do parapelegics require "temporary support"? There are some people who need continual support and they're always going to exist in any society. Disabled people. And they aren't a "systemic problem".

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  • [–] -3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    there are governmental systems that would disagree on that last point.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 child)

    And they would be immoral and evil if they suggest letting disabled people die off. Yes, I know about Libertarians and their selfish, egotistical, unempathetic views towards people less well off than they are. Anyone who believes "every man, woman, and child for themselves" is how a society should function is a piece of shit, sorry. And obviously you can lump Conservatives in with them on this issue too.

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