JayMatt, I work in NYC but live in NJ. Regardless, my point stands.
Ames, yes thats beautiful in theory. But when groups of people who LOOK DOWN ON MEN WITH JOBS, then they shouldnt ask for any money from those with jobs. THAT INCLUDES TAKING OUR TAX MONEY. True, Hashem can hand everyone lots of money. But thats not the way Hashem generally runs the world.
Also, just because someone doesnt sit all day and learn, does not mean they arent Bnei Torah. My husband gets up earlier than every kollel man I know (as does my bro-in-law and most of the other men Iknow). Its much harder to wake up at 5 am to daven/learn, then go for a long day of work and learn some more…All men are obligated to learn!