I understand completely. The Constitution is a limiting document for what the Federal Gov't's powers and obligations are. To promote the "general welfare" is to be read as not infringing on commerce among people and between the Several States, to keep waterways and commerce routes open with minimal restrictions; to secure our God given rights as laid out in the Bill of Rights.

The other primary obligation is provide for the "common defense", both foreign and domestic. I would love for us to get out of Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Europe -unless it is in our national interest.

Charity does begin at home, not some far off bureaucratic office more concerned about securing their employment.

Also, charity is not charity if it is enforced by the coercive power and might of the Federal Gov't.