Given realities, it’s a sensible conservative move.
I wouldn't pay too much attention to the peanut gallery. They will slam you for "taking their money" while they all claim various deductions & credits on their state & local taxes for dependents, home ownership, charity, etc. Hypocrites.
You took the words right out of my mouth. Sadly this is about the level of discourse I've seen on this site for a few years now.