Individuality and Social Safety Nets are not Enemies!

An examination of a false dichotomy.

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There is a pervasive cultural attitude, especially in rural and Republican-dominated states, that fosters the belief that social safety nets deny individuality. That those same people follow leaders easily and move and vote in lockstep is infuriating and amusing, but also a topic for another time. In this…