Why should they have to? The ww2 generation was not the greatest generation they were the grasshopper generation. They frolicked and played instead of saving for retirement and now they want the ants to give them our food during the winter.
If they need money for drugs I hear wal-mart is hiring.
Let me put it to you this way: the generation that fought WWII (like my father) did pay their way, and put their kids through school. They didn't have a lot of help from the US government to do that. My parents paid for my education without student loans or Pell Grants. They did the same for my 3 sisters and my brother.Now most of their drugs were covered by insurance, but even the co-pay on their medications was quite expensive. I suppose you think my mom should be out there in her wheelchair working as a Wal-Mart greeter. And my dad should have hobbled around on crutches to do something to get his heart medicine.
You are young and perhaps have not had sick relatives yet. I hope for your sake you get gain some compassion.