That's the problem with punk rock, it ridiculously simplifies issues sometimes.
It's clearly attacking a very specific type of person on welfare, the type who ruin the system for everyone and cheat off it, but then puts all who receive it with the same brush. Also is single
Thing is this song is apparently in response to an incident where Roger and Vinnie both applied for public assistance. Vinnie didn't get is "because he is white". Now I don't know how New York's welfare system works but I am guessing there isn't a 'tick here if you are white' box that automatically voids your claim.
That's the problem with punk rock, it ridiculously simplifies issues sometimes.
It's clearly attacking a very specific type of person on welfare, the type who ruin the system for everyone and cheat off it, but then puts all who receive it with the same brush. Also is single
Thing is this song is apparently in response to an incident where Roger and Vinnie both applied for public assistance. Vinnie didn't get is "because he is white". Now I don't know how New York's welfare system works but I am guessing there isn't a 'tick here if you are white' box that automatically voids your claim.