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With each passing day, more and more Americans are vocalizing their interest in getting back to work. This is why an increasing number of governors are being hit with lawsuits and facing protests. The point is very clear; Americans are sick and tired of government barring them from their jobs, businesses, and livelihoods.

Despite the voices of people who wish to return to work, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has another idea in mind. Earlier this week, the Speaker participated in an MSNBC interview; during this time, Pelosi talked about the government providing Americans with a "minimum guaranteed income."

A Closer Look at Pelosi's Proposed Gov't Handout

Many Democrats have chosen to criticize states like Georgia that are gradually reopening, albeit with certain guidelines, and allowing people to return to work. When Pelosi spoke with MSNBC, she stated that a minimum guaranteed income is "worthy" of taking a look at.

In the House Speaker's own words:

"Perhaps so because there are many more people than just in small business and hired by small business as important as that is to the vitality of our economy. [There are also] other people who are not in the public sector meeting our needs in so many ways that may need some assistance as well."

Pelosi's suggestion for the government to keep handing out money comes as the jobless number increased to 26 million Americans. The suggestion also arrived less than two weeks after the Payment Protection Program ran out of money to give small businesses.

A Path to Reopening America

Republicans and many others have continued to assert the need to reopen the economy, even if this process happens in pockets. The reality is that government handouts are not an endless supply of resources. The depletion of the Payment Protection Program is a prime example of this reality; sadly though, some people still don't get it.

When there's a situation where tens of millions of people are not working while simultaneously seeking government handouts, the inevitable outcome is disaster. COVID-19 or not, there is no escaping the reality that government must cease standing between Americans and their jobs/businesses.

A minimum guaranteed income from the almighty government is not a sustainable, longterm plan; however, it is certainly in keeping with socialism, a system greatly favored by Democrats.