I just don't get it with Illegal Aliens, and how they get benefits in the US. One would think documentation needs to be provided to the US government, stating you are legally in this country.
To answer your question Moreluck, apparently we are that stupid.
The 338.3 billion spent, is half of what the government is giving the finacial institutions, that screwed the country on their investment portfolios and future and present retirement benefits through 401K's and pension plans.
And I know, it not just Hispanics, that are here illegally, there are many from other countries, who either got here illegally, or extended their visas.
I would just love to see a government agency be held accountable for their spending and budgets to ensure the taxpayers monies are well spent.
For years, we have heard about social security benefits being in a shortfall, although a working person never had the option of not paying into social security. So does one plan on that income when the time comes? For anyone under 45, I think not, but then I'm only 4 years away from applying myself, and am not planning on any additonal income from social security.
Sad when you think I have been contributing over 39 years, with some years to the max, while working at UPS.
Maybe, I don't get the big picture of the US government and their spending, although I think every US taxpayer should be sent a prospectus on how our money is being spent and what the future plans are by the US government to ensure our monies are not wasted.
As my husband always says, if we knew how much of our hard earned, taxpayer dollars were circling the toilet bowl, (flushed away to no benefit of taxpayers) we would probably use the toilet ourselves, if you know what I mean.