The first step in fixing America is killing the welfare state. The belief that Americans won't do farm work often stems from perceptions of modern labor trends, where low-wage agricultural jobs are frequently filled by migrant workers. However, The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck illustrates a historical reality: during the Great Depression, desperate Americans, like the Joad family, took on grueling farm labor to survive when no safety net existed. This suggests that necessity can override cultural or economic preferences. Today, welfare programs and better job opportunities reduce the incentive for Americans to take such jobs, but history shows they will when survival is at stake. The contrast highlights how economic conditions and social policies shape labor choices more than inherent unwillingness.