We must remember, however, that a great many of those who receive checks from  the government have earned them. Some by their taxes over the years to Social  Security and Medicare and others by paying a deeper price by service to their  country.

The benefits Romney was talking about are means tested benefits, distributed  based on income. All together 100 million Americans receive such benefits (out  of a total population of 308 million), these benefits include welfare, food  stamps, Section 8 housing, Medicaid and other such programs. 

Generalities are always unjust. And painting with broad strokes will do many  individuals an injustice. But the fact remains that our electorate is basically  bifurcated into those who pay taxes and those who receive benefits.

The danger comes not with the benefit but with the sense of entitlement. Why  do so many people feel Romney will be better at improving the economy and yet  still plan to vote for Obama? The answer is that they care more about preserving  their entitlements than about improving the economy. They have come to rely on  political action more than economic growth as the key to their solvency.

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