Begins Quote by Jon Kyl
“It is true that, when an entitlement begins to be enjoyed by people, they like to keep it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Hearing, 2004
People tend to cling to benefits once they receive them
In simple terms: Entitlements create desire to keep them
Recognize the bias of entitlement retention
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social welfare programs
- employee benefits
- subscription services
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does entitlement affect policy change?
- What strategies reduce resistance to loss?
Entitlement can hinder reform efforts