East Germany wanted the West to come and rebuild their ruined cities for them after Communism ran them into the ground. It’s the same “come do it for us” syndrome that New Orleans has manifested after Katrina. Socialism cripples people so they can no longer fend for themselves but sit and wait for someone else to take care of them. Democrats are hoping to do that to the entire USA.
I think you hit the nail on the head. Why is the government responsible for the economic health of—anything? The government CANNOT run an economy—case in point—the Soviet Union.
They could build up the infrastructure—the highways & railroads. but anything else, it’s up to the people to get education and produce.
Post #4 well said.