That is a very Thomistic answer you gave, Chaplain!
The one other point that I’d add is that Obamacare represents a fundamental violation of commutative justice. I demands that a person receive a good without a proper exchange and falls in the category of theft (See S. Th. II-II-95 & 96 for a starter)
Yes, good point about social welfare being on the backs of those who are producers. I’ve never minded helping those who truly can’t help themselves. In my own experience, though, I’ve seen far too many on the dole who are as able-bodied as could be. Refusal to work is now a disability.