Crumbling Europe and the Lessons for U.S.
Here in the U.S. there's been much debate over how much government should give to its citizens. One of Europe's proudest achievements has long been generous cradle-to-grave welfare. But today, it's cracking under the weight of high debt and massive immigration. There's simply not enough money to fund all the benefits. In France, when the government announced freezes on public pay, pensions, and budgets- it sparked weeks of protests that turned violent. In Spain, net migration has hit records. In Britain, welfare now costs more than income tax. Today: how far can the Welfare State stretch?


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