God certainly can, but He will not punish and enslave one to benefit another through government programs that are inherently evil.
Who says God must adhere to your definition of “fair.”
Have you ever read the story of Esther? Did she have any choice concerning her relationship with the King?
How about the letters written by Paul when he was imprisoned? He was constantly arrested and beaten.
Read through the book of Acts. The Apostles were constantly beaten and abused. God worked through these situations for His own Glory. In at least one instance, a jailor was converted by Peter.
To this day, Christians are abused and persecuted throughout the world, particularly in Moslem areas.
Read Matthew 20.
Tell me if you call the treatment of the workers “fair.”
A lot of liberals would scream “Exploitation of the workers! Unfair!”
Fair is a place you go to eat cotton candy and step in monkey poop. That would make a great “Tagline!”
These examples have nothing to do with getting a government check. Men with God-given free will are often cruel to other men.