"Free" Government Programs

Coming home from work,(yes thank God I have a job) today I was reminded of probably the biggest oxymoron ever. I heard a public service announcement of "free" government books for anyone by mail if you have trouble seeing regular size print. Of course a "free" player so you can listen to the talking book, they then continued to say you should not have to give up reading. The TV ads of course inform us continually that we need to apply for our government provided "free" motorized chair if we have mobility issues.
Let me list some more "free' things from the government. Food stamps, dairy products, fruit juices, fuel assistance to pay heating bills, special operator assistance for the hard of hearing, court appointed attorneys, interpreters for those who can not speak English but, want additional "free" government services. Did I mention "free" rent, health clinics, cell phones with service, unemployment payments, medical transport service, preschool through 12Th grade, busing to and from the school along with extra school events also provided. Did you get your "free" $50 voucher for a TV converter box, how about the "free" earned income cash payments or the government catalog to tell you about all of the "free" government money and/or services available you might not know about. Then of course the cash for clunkers, corporate bailout money, so bonuses could be given to top level employees, and the list goes on and on ... I have typed enough so you think of some more "free" stuff on your own.
Is it any wonder that our nation is being overwhelmed with trillions of dollars in debt and taxes on everything including some of the "free" stuff. The majority of our people have been so brainwashed that they believe anything the government does or gives out is actually free. You must wonder if they think it grows on some special government trees or is just printed up for daily use as needed. They are also part of the crowd who believe if the government is involved it must be better, no fraud, waste or abuse allowed.
Now if you still believe common sense is alive and well in this country, you may not be aware that understanding along with wisdom are also in short supply. Sorry to be the messenger of that bad news. That "free" government education does seem to be lacking something.