I remember reading a proposal that said you could only be on welfare for so many years, I think it was 10. And that was 10 years total whether it was all at one time or on and off until the 10 years are up. I love that idea, although I think 10 years is a little too long. This would force people to either live on the streets or get a job. Either way, I wouldn't care since it would save me money in the long road.