I have never taken any means-tested benefit.  Everything I have came through the results of my labor.  I just no longer pay tens of thousands a year in federal or state income taxes.  Still pay plenty of sales taxes and property taxes.  Have never been a "taker" and this was the point of my other post.  ALL other citizens could have made the decisions I have made since the age of 18; with the obvious exception of those who were physically incapable.  We have gone way beyond taking care of those who are physically incapable to taking care of those who make horrible decisions and continue to do so.  This is guaranteed failure.  People must suffer from bad decisions making or they will make even worse decisions.