GG,
You really crack me up. I tell you, "GG, be positive!" And you respond, "I am positive, I'm positive that gov't is corrupt/evil AND private/individual is corrupt/evil!"
Um...ok. So yes, you can identify imperfections/problems anywhere. But I go back to my previous point, what is worse for all: the providers and the recipients? I believe the undeniable answer is gov't administered welfare.
You make the point that people won't give. I ask how do you know that? 100 years ago it was more than sufficient. Yes, people are less generous today than 100 year ago, but how much of that is due to excessive gov't stealing? And how will we know if it's sufficient without trying it? BTW, I think there is less true 'need' today than 100 years ago. We don't have anywhere near the deaths from wars & disease compared to back then, leaving countless widows/children without a provider.
I crack you up,,,that is funny ,I can say the same about you,,,,,
your undying belief that people are good and will help the less fortunate ,,,,,do you not watch the news,,,humans are such wonderful creatures,,,they rape and murder they cheat on their wives or husbands theft is a problem drug addiction is rampant and the states are legalizing marijuana ,,,,the list of human faults is unending,,,we here prep for the worse and talk about how bad it will be and you still believe that people are good and will help the poor,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,what are you smoking ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,