This just goes to show you how dependent on government much of the American populace has become.
Yes. It's pitiful.
Well no offense, but considering the actions of the federal government over the past 50 years, do you blame the majority of the population (including most Republicans) from having that view? Mind you, I don't agree with it, but even on this forum I've seen the same sort of complaints on many things the government shouldn't have any business in.
Bingo.
Most idiots out there think of the gubmint as their safety net. They are dead wrong.