The End of the U.S. Economy

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Townhall:

What happens when more of us work for the government -- or receive paychecks from the government without work -- than those of us who work in the private sector?

We're soon going to find out. This week, CNBC reported that social welfare payments now comprise 35 percent of wages and salaries this year. In other words, more than a third of all people receiving "paychecks" are receiving government redistribution checks via welfare, Social Security, Medicare or unemployment. In 1960, just 10 percent of the population garnered a wage from government anti-work programs. Now more than one in three of us do.

And then there are those who receive paychecks by working for the government. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 8 percent of the work force is government employed. There is certainly some crossover between the two groups, but between them, we can assume with certainty that the government supports more than 40 percent of Americans. Is it any wonder that so few Americans want to cut social welfare benefits?

It's getting worse. The 60 percent of American workers who do not live off the taxpayer dime shrinks as public unions suck up more and more money -- why work for a small business when you can work for the biggest business in the country, the government, and receive a wonderful pension and excellent benefits? Taking taxpayer cash means that you don't have to produce anything worthwhile, don't have to create a profit for your boss and don't have to meet any performance standards. All you have to do is breathe. And avoid government cutbacks.

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As expected, both of the CR's passed by the House were defeated in the Senate.