There are emotional appeals for compassion and empathy that work to increase support.   But that doesn't mean that we channel that into effective solutions.   Paying tax's assuages oor concern for the needy, but is the money spent effective?  

You right that not everyone supports government to address poverty, health care.  I disagree with that, but I'm not sure all gov support programs are effective or have well defined objectives.

Kind, compassionate people do not all want their contributions going to faceless/detached government agencies.   It's unfair to portray them as uncaring, so I try to recognize that in others.

That were the 'who' part comes in!   Good chatting with you.