A lot of assistance programs for those in need are poorly designed, poorly administered and easy to abuse. Then when belt tightening time comes, everyone gets lumped in the same bucket and programs get cut. Those who didn't need them in the first place don't care, and those who cannot adequately provide for themselves such as mentally ill or elderly get to suffer. I know some level of abuse and waste is expected in any venture, but in general I am not a fan of these omnibus-type programs, that only discriminate on income, they should target specific demographics.