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Help was meant to be a safety net, not a lifestyle. It existed for those who truly needed it, not for those avoiding responsibility. People once took pride in providing for themselves, even when it meant sacrifice. Assistance came with humility, not entitlement. There was an understanding that support was temporary, not permanent. That line mattered because it protected both dignity and fairness. When that line blurs, resentment quietly grows on both sides.This isn’t about lacking compassion, it’s about preserving accountability. Most working people know how hard it is to stretch a paycheck. Watching others choose not to work while receiving the same support feels deeply unfair. Systems built on trust collapse when effort becomes optional. Real help should lift people toward independence, not trap them in dependency. Responsibility isn’t punishment, it’s empowerment. A society that rewards effort stays strong, one that excuses avoidance slowly weakens. That truth may be uncomfortable, but it’s still worth saying out loud.#fblifestyle