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There are many programs in the USA that help people in economic stress...this poll is based mainly on those that HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. We're talking poor, unemployed, etc...not disabled. Thanks in advance for participating in my poll!

Are you a United States resident? (if not, you may or may not want to continue this poll, it's up to you)

81% (13) Yes
18% (3) No

16 voters have answered this question.

What is your income level? (If you still live with your parents, then answer for theirs)

12% (2) very poor
6% (1) poor
12% (2) doing ok, but not great
37% (6) lower middle class
18% (3) upper middle class
6% (1) pretty wealthy
6% (1) very wealthy

16 voters have answered this question.

Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever received assistance from any of the following agencies/programs? (AT ANY TIME...currently or in the past) - check any that apply, if none apply to you, check "NONE"

12% (2) HUD housing
12% (2) government-paid daycare
12% (2) WIC
18% (3) food stamps
18% (3) other welfare programs
56% (9) NONE

16 voters have answered this question.

Have you or anyone you know ever abused the welfare system in any way? (This could be anything from a false income report, to selling food stamps or food purchased with food stamps)

6% (1) Yes, I have abused the system
6% (1) Yes, I know someone who has
86% (13) No

15 voters have answered this question.

What is your current opinion of the types of programs discussed in this poll?

13% (2) They need to be abolished
13% (2) They are a necessary evil
33% (5) We need stricter guidelines!
20% (3) I don't care/no opinion
20% (3) They're great!

15 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2000-10-16 21:31:45 by MPC2689607630
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