Joe: Obama Discourages Work

From Terrence P. Jeffrey at CNS News:
Joe Wurzelbacher, who became a phenomenon in last year’s presidential campaign when he engaged then-candidate Barack Obama in an impromptu debate about free enterprise on a sidewalk in his Ohio neighborhood, told CNSNews.com in a video interview that he believes President Obama’s vision of big government “encourages people to stay home and sit on their butt.” Wurzelbacher has just published a book, “Joe the Plumber: Fighting for the American Dream,” co-authored by Thomas Tabback. . . .
Wurzelbacher’s grandfather, who ran a small business molding concrete, managed to independently support his family during the Depression. When asked about the lessons he had learned from his grandfather’s experience, Wurzelbacher said: “Patience and hard work. That’s what will see you through.”
“He worked throughout the Depression,” Wurzebacher said of his grandfather. “He was able to feed his family because of the reputation that he put out in the community that he was a man to get a job done. And he did it right. And he took care of their house like it was his own. So, he didn’t leave messes. He didn’t just half do the job. He did it all the way. And because of his ethics, he was able to actually put food on the table throughout the Depression.” . . .
“Do you think that this is what Barack Obama and his vision of big government and government dependency puts at risk? The ethic that your grandfather taught you?” Wurzelbacher was asked. “Oh, absolutely,” said Wurzlebacher. “It encourages people to stay home and sit on their butt. You know: Don’t worry about it. We’ll take care of you. Now, that’s what your mom and dad tell you when you’re a child, that’s not what the government tells when you’re a man or woman.” “[T]he government again is encouraging irresponsible behavior,” said Wurzelbacher.