"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." - Benjamin Franklin

And so they have

One of the most important quotes of all time! Why? Because it rings with truth and exposes a belief that underlies the modern liberal ideology - that the end justifies the means. It is profound in the way that it pats them on the back and cuts to their heart at the same time. --- your motivations are good (thank you), but they are having the EXACT OPPOSITE EFFECT than the one you originally desired.