“The initial intent is well founded, IMO. “
Taking from one to give to another is ‘well founded’?
Then Obamanomics is ‘well founded’.
No, she should have paid for it or, at least, told her boss the truth and bore the consequences. I know from experience. I share your sentiment when it comes to give-aways and free-stuff-for-all, but the government was not involved here.