There seems to be some confusion among our people about what our government is for. Surprising, given the clear statement in the preamble to the Constitution.
Some like to point out James Madison’s qualms about the general welfare clause. The salient point about him and all the other founders is that they signed the Constitution we have despite their qualms, thereby making it the law of the land. Government actions regarding the general welfare include regulations to protect public health and bureaus to write and enforce them. The social safety net includes Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Some object that they don’t want to pay for other people’s insurance.