> it seems like people who choose not to have kids should receive similar benefits This always comes up when this topic is being discussed. I don't understand

> it seems like people who choose not to have kids should receive similar benefits This always comes up when this topic is being discussed. I don't understand what it is about the American psyche that makes us get so worked up about someone else (often in demonstrable need) receiving some sort of help. I realize I'm stretching a bit here, but your opinion lives in the same realm as some other doozies we often hear: "Why do women get special tech recruiting events??? Nobody set up a special event to recruit ME. I had to network all on my own" "Why should my tax dollars pay for a transit system I don't use???" "Why should inner city schools get subsidized lunches? I had to bring mine every day!" This is why we can't (and don't) have nice things.