I just wonder – if there were no food stamps, wick, jerseycare, and hud – how many people would there be being Moiser Nefesh for Kollel.
I personally believe that everybody has the choice of whether they want to be in kollel or not but it is their responsibility to pay for this lifestyle.
In years past when maybe 1% or less of the population was sitting and learning – maybe it was the responsibility of the Klal to do so. But now we shouldnt’ be asking others to pay for our lifestyle choice. Especially when the wives stay home or work half a day.
Mesiras Nefesh is not just living without – it is sacrificing for what you believe in and I just don’t believe it is Mesiras Nefesh to decide on a certain lifestyle and expect others to support you.