You don’t need to remind me of anything, really. All it would take is for a few people to blow the whistle on the defrauders so that people with ligitimate dibilitating illnesses wouldn’t have to be lumped into the “welfare nation” that you mention.
I hope the day never comes when you or someone you know and love has to go through this type of situation, but if you/they do, please remember that until we have a police state and/or socialized medicine, the defrauders will continue to take what they want. And of course with the former choices, the aged and the disabled will be euthanized, so there will be no problem.
People who really need the help are forced to beg for it, sometimes for years, and finally, in desperation, they turn to an attorney. Educate yourself about what you can do instead of blaming the government. They will never know of the loopholes until someone speaks up about them.
Will you be that person?
If our government weren’t raping real tax-paying Americans of much more than they should, charity would be more prevalent to address real need. As it is, I’ve become fed up with largesse, taxes and hard-luck stories. If these situations are to be addressed, it will have to be from what government takes from me, because I won’t be giving any extra.
As for my personal situation, I’ve planned for eventualities - and have saved, too, in addition to paying off everything I owe to anyone, anywhere. I won’t be a burden on anyone, neither will my children.