The fact we don't have data is what's concerning. We don't think about the useless amount of money that destroys lives vs the amount of money that helps lives. And it mostly comes from people with stable jobs that do the most complaining calling government assistance hand outs without thinking about the amount the government spends in waste.
If people get upset about snap Benefits and a parent spending it on a candy bar to treat their kid remind them about how much wars actually cost minds will quickly change.