My Dad was the oldest of 11. He was seven when the depression hit. They never took government handouts. A few of his siblings have 7, 8, 9 kids. No welfare. They did take $ from the GI bill after WW2 and studied their butts off. I think 5 of the 11 became engineers.
Yer Dad earned that in blood an sweat ....
Anyone who claims GI bill or retirement pay is welfare is an idiot.
Kick their ass or try...:o)
Hope yer well an get time to celebrate this nations independence day with family, friends an fellow patriots who still love this county.
Stay Safe...