The economy has shown little signs of recovery. More foreclosures are on the way and unemployment numbers have changed very little. Unemployed workers have not found jobs and unemployment benefits are running out. Regardless of where you sit on the political fence, everyone understands the deficit is out of control. Spending in the Government seems to be speeding up instead of slowing down. Americans are angry and struggling to survive. While Obama followers were excited for the possibility of change, the change has yet to arrive.

Republicans and Democrats are too busy bashing each other to focus on issues that need immediate attention. State budgets are dwindling and many are cutting public services including budget cuts for police and firefighters. The poor in this country are screaming for help as resources are becoming limited.

Conservatives want to stop spending and want to change many social services programs. This has many people wondering if conservatives are heartless. Many of the poor have cell phones, cable TV, televisions, jewelry and a roof over their heads. The poor in the United States have a higher standard of living than the poor in other countries. It is easy to understand the conservative point of view toward the poor in this country.

Conservatives are not heartless; they just want able body individuals to learn how to help themselves instead of waiting in line for Government handouts. The welfare system in the United States has done little to help people become self-sufficient. Welfare benefits have become a right for those who choose not to work. While the conservative attitude may appear racist, it is not. It just so happens that many of the people abusing the welfare system are minorities.

Conservatives are just that, conservative. They just want the speeding flow of money to stop. It is time for the Government to examine welfare policies. This is not just a conservative view; it is a view of most hard working Americans regardless of political affiliation.