Welfare is more than just payment while unemployed. Access to cheap higher education, strong programs promoting raising of children (family leave is an example

Welfare is more than just payment while unemployed. Access to cheap higher education, strong programs promoting raising of children (family leave is an example), access to healthcare without fear of bankruptcy and things like this are part of welfare in my opinion. Also adequate prison programs to decrease recidivism, strong laws protecting workers from exploitation. The list goes on. These are all forms of welfare and they help to ensure a healthy environment for living for everyone.