In theory, you might be correct.
However stepping back and looking at reality, government intervention can prevent an untenable economic disaster.
We live in a republic governed by elected representatives. Those elected have been given authority to act. They did finally act and they determined the government must intervene.
In the legal actuality, you are wrong
The economic reality is I have almost no place I can spend $1500 and won’t for at least 10 weeks.
And the federal government is going to have to cheat people out another $2 trillion in the future.
So if Uncle Sam can give a welfare check to American Airlines then it can give a welfare check to Bernie the Burlington Bum?
Dear Senator Rubio:
My next trip to Europe will cost over $1500....