It kind of seems like too many people think that taking care of the poor is not their job personally, but the job of governments. That is the easy way out. It requires nothing.
But God knows.
Mandating ME to pay for THEE may please some folks (including the pope) but it is anti capitalist and anti freedom. IF I chose to help others the reasons I do so should be of no interest to anyone else. Good works is not my salvation and never will be.