Reply #35: "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." [View All]

[bluetex]

Used in the context described, "entitlement"...as previously defined... is exactly the appropriate term.

There appears to be confusion RE: the numerous benefits and social programs some recieve or participate in (without any fiscal contribution or physical effort expended on the recipeint's part)...as an "entitlement". In that contect, it would be wrong. Charity is not an "entitlement".

Charity is benevolence bestowed on the needy by those who are able.

Social Security and Medicare (for those of us who have paid into the system)...is not charity.