I needed a new SSN card so I went down to the SSN office and my eyes were opened. If you want a reason to believe public assistance/welfare needs to end go to any SSN office and listen to the conversations. Topics will include what to write on the forms to get the most from the government or which doctors to go to for exams. Even the people who work there are telling applicants what to write. They walk in with the support of a cane or crutches and when in the parking lot going home walk away without any problems.