Of the twenty-five countries I have explored, the most memorable trip I’ve made so far has been to the city of Amritsar. It is the religious center of the Sikhs and border town to Pakistan in India. It is a place of beauty and adventure. Here I had one of the most profound experiences of my life.

Walking the streets of every city in the world, you will come across the homeless. You see poverty and hunger in the eyes of many people you meet. It’s hard to resist the call to altruism when people ask or beg for money to feed and shelter the less fortunate. It is often held as a virtue to care for the impoverished.

Unfortunately, many politicians take it upon themselves whether through genuine virtue or selfish manipulation to push these matters into the governmental system. Don’t have a license to serve food? You can get arrested for feeding the poor. However, your tax money can be used to subsidize soda, junk food, and other unhealthy habits for EBT cardholders.