They were collecting government checks to feed this infant, but chose drugs over feeding this child. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
That is an extreme case... but maybe some of those collecting government checks would seek employment or make better choices if they knew that the government was cutting back. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Assuage your children's fears by teaching them about checks and balances in the U.S. government — how the three levels of government check and balance each other, thereby preventing any one branch from holding too much power. (thenextfamily.com)