First of all, Bush's concept attempts to tear down the wall that separates church and state. Besides disregarding the ideals our country was formed upon and the laws of our constitution, many other problems are inherent in such a program. Although reforms in the late '90s made some improvements, the federal welfare system has been hopelessly flawed for decades. They succeed because people care about people, not because the government gave them money and told them how to use it. Because, as most people know, whenever government gets involved in anything, regulations are sure to follow.
Real change starts street by street, heart by heart - one soul, one conscience at a time.
Real change, like Bush stated, comes from people who care to help, whether through monetary donations or volunteer service. It doesn't come from government stepping in and messing with programs that work. Yes, Americans need to give more, care more and fight more for what's right. But taking tax dollars and, in essence, forcing people to give money to programs that perhaps they don't agree with sounds a bit like communism. Another, perhaps more serious, problem can be foreseen.