And it's not as if the government has any resources it doesn't take from its citizens. When we let the government make buying decisions for us through subsidies

And it's not as if the government has any resources it doesn't take from its citizens. When we let the government make buying decisions for us through subsidies, consumers inevitably lose. This is a perfect example. Instead of consumers voting with their dollars, a portion of their vote is confiscated by politicians. The money is then put towards the interests of politicians, not those of consumers. Best-case scenario: politicians choose exactly what serves consumers best. Worst-case scenario: politicians serve special interests and don't choose what's best for consumers. Not only is the best-case scenario extremely unlikely, it is exactly what would have happened absent any government subsidies.