Employed Quote by Pierre Trudeau
“Society is responsible for its social organization, and if it can't provide the wherewithal for men to be gainfully employed then it should pay the penalty and give them welfare.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Policy Address, 1971
Society must provide for the unemployed or face moral consequences.
In simple terms: Unemployment demands social responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Support welfare for the jobless.
Themes
social justice
employment
government responsibility
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- job loss
- public assistance
- economic downturn
- political debate
Key Concepts
welfare policy
economic equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can welfare empower job seekers?
- What balance between aid and incentive?
A Different Perspective
Welfare can create dependency if mismanaged.
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