If I am I might enlist the aid of actual (voluntary)charity.
It is not the responsibly or right of government to (forcefully)take bread from the mouths of the one who produced and give to the one the Government(politicians) deemed more “worthy” or in “need”.
You have a mind of your own as well as right to the resources you produce. It is up to you, and whatever proxy you choose to make that determination as to who is more in need of your money than you.
O.K.....Before I read about Ben Franklin to you, I’ll find a nice big box for you and your family to live in and take you to the nearest under pass. Don’t ask me for food...but I will leave a magic marker so you and yours can make “I’m hungry” signs.
Being serious for a moment...I don’t think the provision of food and shelter should be a lifelong experience. I have experience with Section 8 rental properties. I know what happens. A “step up” with certain limitations and criteria should be available.
I also have experience with charitible organizations. They are severely overloaded and underfunded. Most have no living accomodations available. Those that do are packed. So good luck if you want to “enlist the aid of actual (voluntary) charities”.
I do understand what you are saying, but charities cannot support these things exclusively. Furthermore if you give your cash as a donation, much goes to administration.
I think there should be changes. The government is a poor administrator.