That’s simply not true. People love getting their Social Security, Welfare, and Unemployment checks. My husband’s Social Security payment comes Wednesday and we’re eagerly looking forward, I assure you. Medicare is complained about but most older Americans are grateful to have it.

There are those who rely on government assistance to survive (veteran benefits, Social Security, etc.) who criticize Welfare and Food Stamp programs because they believe they earned what they’re getting while others are being given something for nothing. This is not the case. The poor pay taxes, too.