Why not? Subsidized welfare.
As darkness settled over Boston Harbor, rebellious colonists, driven by a fierce sense of defiance, silently tossed chest after chest of valuable tea into the cold, black waters. This dramatic act of protest was a declaration against the tyranny of taxation without representation. Today, the IRS meticulously tracks every cent owed by millions of Americans without showing how the money is spent. They expect us to sift through complex budget reports, buried among everyone else’s contributions, and trust that our dollars are accounted for in there somewhere. Meanwhile, I can’t help but notice there are states where illegal immigrants are receiving better healthcare than I have. In our meritocracy, where hard work would typically prevail, social welfare programs have attracted those most inclined to exploit taxpayer contributions. Government social welfare programs are detrimental to working taxpayers due to the governments mismanagement of resources, systemic fraud, and the proclivity to create market imbalances.
Mismanagement of resources
The mismanagement of resources in government social welfare programs is draining the wallets of hardworking taxpayers. Billions of dollars are funneled into the initiatives, yet the funds are poorly allocated. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), improper payments across federal programs, including welfare, amounted to a staggering $247 billion in 2022 (1), highlighting rampant waste, and error. Programs like SNAP are burdened by excessive administrative costs, with states like California spending $808 per case compared to Florida’s much leaner $89 with no statistically significant improvement in service quality (2). This mismanagement is not just an oversight—it’s a systemic failure that leaves taxpayers footing the bill while predatory state bureaucrats milk these programs for jobs and a stable paycheck.
Systemic fraud
This systemic fraud undermines government welfare programs, affecting not just the bureaucratic machine but also the civic sphere. Unscrupulous individuals exploit loopholes within these systems, siphoning off funds intended for those genuinely in need. Fraudulent claims are rampant, with an estimated $280 billion in COVID-19 relief aid…