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71% of Americans say the US should spend more on "assistance to the poor". But if you use the word "welfare" that number drops to 30% (lemmy.world)

submitted 13 hours ago* (last edited 7 minutes ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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Words matter.

Always use simple direct language.

Help the poor
Healthcare for everyone
Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

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[–] dufkm@lemmy.world 9 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

So weird. As a Scandinavian, "welfare" to me means schools, healthcare, elderly care, sick pay, paid parental leave etc., paid for by the shared burden of taxes for the benefit of everyone.

It is a word with entirely positive connotations for me.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

Our famous and revered constitution actually says in its thesis statement that one of the purposes of our government is to provide for the general welfare