I find it interesting that neither the editorial writer nor those commenting have referenced the difference between the Federal Government and state governments.  The U.S. Constitution is one of limited powers. It does not provide general police powers. This is not true of state government constitutions as those entities have general police powers and are free to re-distribute income to the extent supported by the voting public.  The Trump budget actually honors the Catholic principle of subsidiarity as it restricts itself to areas that states and individuals are less capable such as national defense and infrastructure; and leaves to the states and we the people care for the poor and disabled.  Unless you are donating 10% of your income as I am, you have the means to help those who cannot help themselves and step into the breach.  If every American donated 10% of his income for the poor, we would have no need for any Federal program and would be a richer country as a result.