That's like asking why are taxes above 0%? There are plenty of rational people who understand what it takes to have a successful modern society. Looking at the

That's like asking why are taxes above 0%? There are plenty of rational people who understand what it takes to have a successful modern society. Looking at the current US feelings on money and welfare, do you really think that if this was done we would err on the side of too much assistance? I would bet it would be barely livable at first.