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I think that it is you that are missing what the proper reasoning is.
Also, since so many 'conservatives' insist that America is a "Christian" nation, it would seem that America and Americans would apply those "Christian" principles - what Jesus taught - to taking care of one another.
"Leave well enough alone" ... interesting choice of words.
I'm sure you will do your best to take care of yourself, even be able to 'thrive' on a fixed income when you are too old or disabled to work.
I guess for you, as long as YOU are ok, there is no concern for whether or not anyone else is 'ok'.
There is nothing else to say to you on this subject since you have no 'community' concern and you will not care about anyone but yourself ....
Since when did Government equate "Charitiable Organization ala United Way" for you??
The government does a horrible job at it.
You live in a dream world where you want Mommy Government to take care of you from the womb to the tomb.
You're completely missing the entire reasoning behind the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
I think that it is you that are missing what the proper reasoning is.
Also, since so many 'conservatives' insist that America is a "Christian" nation, it would seem that America and Americans would apply those "Christian" principles - what Jesus taught - to taking care of one another.
Hmmm???
Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's.
There's a difference.