Quote by Iain Duncan Smith

All too often, government's response to social breakdown has been a classic case of 'patching' - a case of handing money out, containing problems and limiting the damage but, in doing so, supporting - even reinforcing - dysfunctional behaviour.

All too often, government's response to social breakdown has

Summary

This quote suggests that governments often employ a short-term approach in addressing social issues. Instead of tackling the root causes of problems, they resort to band-aid solutions that offer temporary relief. By allocating funds and containing the impact of issues, governments may inadvertently enable and perpetuate dysfunctional behavior without promoting long-lasting change. The quote implies the need for a more comprehensive and sustainable approach to addressing social breakdowns.

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By Iain Duncan Smith

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