A man with five kids and another on the way just lost $2,800 in food stamps. Now he’s being told to find a job. But he doesn’t want to work. This shows a big problem with welfare today. Hardworking Americans pay for these programs. They expect people to take responsibility if they can.

SNAP has rules to make sure people work. If you can work, you must. You have to work at least 30 hours a week. Or you can volunteer. There are some exceptions though. If you care for a baby under six, you don’t have to work. Same if you have a disability.

This man has kids, so special rules for childless adults don’t apply. He might have to work under the regular rules. Unless he’s caring for a young child. His situation should be checked. But he says he doesn’t want a job at all. That’s not how the system should work.

Work rules exist for a reason. They help people move off welfare. Work gives purpose and dignity. It builds strong families and communities. It sets a good example for kids. Handouts without responsibility just create dependence.

The Trump team pushed for tougher work rules. They wanted to stop waste in welfare. People who can work should work. That saves taxpayer money. It also helps those who truly need help. Fraud hurts everyone and must be stopped.

Losing $2,800 is a lot of money. But food stamps are for people trying to get back on their feet. Not for those who refuse to work. Taxpayers fund this program. They deserve to know their money isn’t wasted.

Complaints about work requirements miss the point. Work transforms lives. It creates opportunity. Welfare should help people stand on their own. Not trap them in dependency forever. That’s not fair to anyone.

Conservative leaders believe work requirements restore balance. They protect those in real need. And they lift others up through the dignity of work. That’s how we build a stronger America for everyone.