This is the other extreme end of hyperbole on this issue. As usual, the answer lies in between. IF (big 'if') the funds were going to mothers and children in need it would be a different story (and I question the accuracy of the figure quoted in total as what funds are received from other assistance sources that make up the full price).

The FACT is that many able-bodied scammers are working the system to receive benefits that could help those truly in need because it's easier than working. The WWJD scolding is a cop out since it supposes that all of these funds are going to the purpose intended.

But as has been pointed out, why let the facts get in the way?

As far as "corporate welfare", you need look no farther than the folks you keep sending to congress who promise to "fight for you" to return more tax money to their state than the guy in the adjoining state and is treated like some treasure of a native son for it. Ever since the powers that be educated enough of their constituents that they could vote themselves money from the public till, the results were inevitable.

As far as the infrastructure goes - same reason; We have allowed those we sent to represent us to operate the county's budget in a way not one of us with any sense would consider operating our own. Constant deficit spending and creation of huge transportation and utility systems that are not paid for when they are built and nothing being put back in trust for the time when these systems weaken and crumble and need to be replaced.

The fools who spend their paychecks to buy houses and cars and vacations they can't afford are some of the first to be shocked when the car or house needs to be replaced or repaired and they are so far in debt they don't have the money to make the repairs and want someone to bail them out of their poor management practices.

WWJD ? I believe He would say that those who won't work (and there is a difference as opposed to those who can't ) should not eat, and not to spend that you've been blessed with frivolously. He gave to those in need but stressed personal responsibility and hatred for corruption and abuse.