I have no problem with helping those in real need. But if you want to paint a picture of me as a real "meany"....that's fine. Those that know me would tell you otherwise.
Also...I have ZERO problem with charity. I also have ZERO problem with anybody FREELY giving money to any person they choose. But when money is TAKEN from me...and handed out without regard to actual need...that is when I get disgusted and demand accountability.
In the U.S. we have very very little accountability when it comes to welfare. We have an ENTIRE culture raised on it and expecting it.
You can play the "I'm a wonderful person who believes in helping others" routine all you want. But....I am of the mindset that nobody has a right to take money from me and hand it out to others. That is my decision to make since I am the one who earned it...nobody else.
Man, you're REALLY going to hate yourself when you start drawing a Social Security check.
You can play the "I'm going to put stuff in quotes that suggest I know anything about what another person thinks about himself" game all you want, but I'm of the mindset that in a democracy we can all vote to incorporate state run "charity" programs. If you don't like living in a functioning society where we pool our money and pay for things that benefit others, there are many available options for you may choose from.