<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I think if we did away with welfare al together then people would work for a living
<|assistant|>
It depends on the type of welfare. Generous safety net programs, such as social security and Medicaid, can provide a necessary safety net for those struggling to make ends meet, while targeted resources have proven successful in helping individuals find and retain gainful employment. The main purpose of welfare should be to support individuals and families as they work their way out of poverty, not as an alternative to work. Ultimately, the effectiveness of welfare programs can only be measured by how many people they are able to move off of welfare and into self-sufficiency.