Originally Posted by A.Nonymous

Depends on why they are there. I think we have a responsibility to care for the infirm and mentally disabled - people who can't physically work or are limited in their ability to work through no fault of their own. I'm basically talking about people who were born with their disabilities. We should take care of those people.

Beyond that, I'm not so sure we have an obligation to help people who failed to prepare, are just plain lazy, etc.