Perhaps he's a rational, mature adult who knows that there is no such thing as "free" anything - ultimately, someone is paying for it. Those who think things are "free" tend to be freeloaders.

For instance, Europe's "free" healthcare is paid for by its taxpayers. And their budgets "free" up much of the money from what would go for defense spending, which can be extremely low because of what is effectively U.S. taxpayer-subsidized European defense via our European bases and treaty obligations.

Thankfully, the majority of our legal immigrants tend to be independent, hardworking people who make positive contributions to our country, and whose tax dollars and charitable contributions will help the less fortunate minority who physical or mental handicaps make it absolutely necessary for them to be dependent upon others.

You're happy with your system and it gibes with your value system. Good for you. Just don't take unwarranted attitudes of moral superiority over it.