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This 4 page paper takes a look at 1930s America and how Roosevelt's New Deal changed life forever. The debate over rugged individualism and humanitarianism is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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of the battle today. A student writing on this subject will want to introduce the topic by looking at politics today as such examples will be relevant to the
reader. A student may note that there is a divide in politics between those who suggest people should be responsible for themselves and those who contend that the people need
help in the form of social programs. This is a significant divide and is often characterized by the democratic party that seems to believe in social programs like Welfare,
social security, and unemployment. While many have come to see these as entitlements to some extent--particularly because some pay into the system--these are largely socialist style programs. The divide between
the ideals of rugged individualism and humanitarian goals are significant. Although everyone--no matter what party one belongs to--seems to support such mainstays as Social Security and unemployment, that was something
that came about in New Deal Days during the Great Depression. It was something seen as a temporary measure. Yet, it has mushroomed and today it is something so sacred
that no politician would ever suggest it is not necessary or that the wealthy should not take back what they paid in. Of course, the taxes which go to Social
Security are not exactly set aside for the individual per se, but people are provided with a statement of what they paid into it. They are told that the Social
Security they get from the government when they retire is their money, much like a bank account. Many people feel this way. Then there are the extreme conservatives and libertarians
who see individualism as a value that is placed above that monetary entitlement. A student writing on this subject might want to point out that while there are those who
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