Why should there ever be a "public cookie jar". That's just more stealing money from those who can and do for the benefit of those who could but won't.
Aside: What a disgusting metaphor! The "public" getting their hands all over cookies I'm expected to eat?
Anything any Individual should wish to have or do will be provided by the Free Market at an equable cost. Each Individual should have the Right to chose to pay for just those goods and services they deem worthy of their hard-earned wealth.
