If you think the Government does such a good job of taking care of you just look to the American Indians. (Henry Ford) If you have ever been to a REZ you will understand how Social engineering by our Government failed and continues to fail.  The "war on poverty"  from LBJ  and other projects enacted by the Roosevelt administration were more to prepare the United States for WAR than they were to reduce poverty.  Putting American men into communal work camps enabled DC to move the men seamlessly into the military.  Why is Europe in decline today?  Because their DEBT due to social programs has stopped investment in new projects that would expand the economy.  Instead of encouraging growth it attacks the producers and rewards the deadbeats.  Jamestown was the original Social experiment in this country and failed miserably.  Instead of producing to create growth we now borrow to pay the bills. If you ever pawned your tools to buy food you will know the results of this folly. WORK WORKS!!!!!