Think about it, what are taxes for? To pay for all the things we share as a people: government, roads, healthcare etc.
If we're getting an equal amount out of the system why is it fair to expect people to pay different amounts into that system. Think about it, If you go out for dinner with friends and all eat the same amount you wouldn't expect to pay the bill based on your incomes.
That's why if you really wanted a "fair" system everyone would pay a flat dollar rate, such as $5000/person. I realize that's not realistic but perhaps we could meet in the middle with a flat tax rate, which would mean rich people would be paying WAY more than poor people. Don't even get me started on tax brackets, you're taxing people for being successful? That's just legalized theft and beyond mental.
Also, why do we never question income tax? That's a relatively new invention, you're telling me I now have to pay money to make money and then ALSO to spend money? That's fucked up, it's double dipping by the government and it's immoral.
They should apply for unemployment (if relevant), medicaid, welfare, WIC (if relevant), food stamps, free school lunch programs, and government housing. All of which presently exist. If they need a more immediate solution, they should go to one of the thousands of charities in the USA that are set up to help people going through tough times.
Oh shit I should go tell the homeless people that live near my house about welfare and thousands of charities. Thanks man!
The vast majority of Americans dealing with food insecurity aren't homeless.
Do you also think that the vast majority of americans dealing with food insecurities just don't know about social safety nets?