Well, here's an interesting quote from Mr. Bunce, who objected to federal largesse to the needy:
... Colonel, we are not rich people in this section, but we have plenty of provisions to contribute for a barbecue, and some to spare for those who have none.
That last phrase is the one that I think is relevant to the issues raised in the initial post asking about pooling resources for the neighbors. If the inestimable Mr. Bunce favors it, how can we object, given Col. Crockett's opinion of him?
Phil