We have history to prove what has worked and what hasn't. We also have situations that show the wisdom of encouraging individual responsibility and self reliance. You can visit any VA hospital, physical therapy centers, and watch little children learning to walk, to see what makes the difference between winners and losers. The ones who do not have everything done for them, who are not exempt or protected from potential bumps and bruises, but are encouraged by what they can do regardless of what has gone before. The ones who consistently concentrate on their belief in being able to make improvement are the ones who succeed.

If Moms, physical therapist, and athletes know this, it's shameful that some politicians are able to convince some people to forget these basic principles.