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Funkydog posted...

There's no reason America can't do what most other western countries do

When you start talking about a cradle-to-grave welfare system instead of just social safety nets like we have in the US, you're talking about spending that is way too high to be paid for through progressive taxation. A lot of Americans do not see the point in a welfare system that is funded by taxing average people more, you are basically bribing people with their own money.

In other words, for many people the higher disposable income we have in the US is more appealing than having the government spend it for you instead.