The ills of social security systems

Most people in the United States are more or less empathetic towards their fellow man and support some sort if social safety net. We've also learned over the years that if you make that safety net too strong, it becomes a crutch that leads to an atrophy of the entire system. Still, as often as not, you'll hear politicians, usually those on the left side of the aisle, spew rhetoric about hurting the poor and children whenever someone tries to make the safety net better for society. Well, for an example of how a social security system can begin to eat away at the strength of a society, read this article from Tech Central Station. An Iranian immigrant to Sweden talks about his experiences in the European social security system, and how he sees it damaging those nations.