mickeybritt, there will always be people that WANT the government to be involved in their lives and make decisions for them. It is not what this country was founded on, but no matter to those that welcome their reliance on government.
Of course, they package this "reliance" as social justice. Making amends for past wrongs. Justifying failure.
Yes, there are those that absolutely need help. But it does not take a rocket scientist to know that many are abusing the system of entitlements to avoid responsibility and, in some cases, using government checks to subsidize their lifestyle.
Hope I have not stated the obvious here.