1. It isn’t “stealing” if the government allows it. Food stamps and WIC are programs that, in practice, encourage many people to become “addicted” to government programs – the infamous “welfare dependancy.” Other similar programs are social security and medicaid.
2. To the extent they help the poor, they are probably good ideas.
3. They definitely benefit orthodox Jews.
4. Especially since they are not sustainable and are not being paid for, they are probably a bad idea in the long run economically.
5. They help explain why so many frum Jews vote Democratic. Good efficient government just isn’t in our economic interests.