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Circular reasoning; we need more gov intervention because if we don't, we would have more government intervention. Eliminate all unjustified government intervention. If people "starve" because they did not make wise decisions, or even if they did and were just subject to bad things happening to them, it is NOT my or the government's responsibility to make that right.I hear what you're saying, and don't disagree. However, I believe if there wasn't forced savings and social security, there would be way more people starving in their old age and that would just beget even more government intervention, programs, departments, infrastructure, etc. A "no win" situation for sure.
This is the slippery slope of socialism. Once you start down that path, there really is no turning back (except for a complete revolution or collapse and reset). We are seeing where it is going now and Social Security is a very slight indicator of that trend, but one of the first that set us on this path. SS was the toe in the door to government social programs.
The word "social" is quite apt for these programs. It is society, not government that should be providing these programs - but they should be voluntary, not mandatory. Government should only provide physical infrastructure, law enforcement, judicial support and national defense. Government should NOT try to shape, much less mandate, what society is or isn't.
Now people will say I am cold hearted and I've been called mean and callous, but I am not against charity; I contribute to private charity and help those in need, when I can (used to be quite liberal - but much harder now that I am retired). But my family comes first and every dollar the government takes from me and gives to others is another dollar I do not have to help support my family.
Charity is not mandatory, it is voluntary. If it is forced, then it is not charity, it is theft from the "giver" to the taker.
The quality of mercy is not strained;
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest;
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes: