[worst-case scenario]

I have no idea what she would have preferred, since I didn’t know her. However, I would rather have my epitaph read, “Fought and won for whatever he was entitled to”. If it has been determined by whatever deciders that be that I am entitled to energy assistance, I will d*mn well get it. I’ve certainly paid out enough.
I’d rather fight than freeze to death. At least I will live to fight another day.

[Auntie Mame]

I would rather have my epitaph read, “Fought and won for whatever he was entitled to”

And there, my friend, is the rub. What you're ENTITLED to? Are you sure you're not a democrat?