Care Quote by Benjamin Carson
“I'm a part of the GOP and let me tell you what my stance is. My stance is that, we the people have the responsibility to take care of the indigent in our society. It's not the government's job. You can read the Constitution all you want, it never says that it is the government's job and I think where we've gotten confused.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown
The speaker argues that caring for the poor is a personal or community duty, not a governmental responsibility, citing the Constitution as lacking explicit mandate.
In simple terms: Help the needy is a personal duty, not a government job.
Key Takeaway
Focus on community support.
Themes
responsibility
government
poverty
constitution
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- local charities
- neighborhood aid
- faith groups
- private donations
Key Concepts
individualism
social contract
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of private charity?
- How should society balance personal and state responsibilities?
A Different Perspective
The government does provide many social services, which some view as essential safety nets.
