But a liberal would argue that they want to TAKE more for the poor than people want to give willingly, thus making them more generous in their warped vision.
I have lost many liberal friends when I pointed to their multiple cars and their jobs with big corporations; I dumped my car and have worked at a homeless shelter and now a residence for in-crisis kids. For some reason they don't like being reminded of that. :)
I have noticed that those who have benefited from liberal programs are not grateful and are not motivated to help others. A man I met explained it this way. When everyone has their hands out, there is no one available to give a hand up. Once a victim, always a victim.