> Why are you against the idea of people being able to live without having to constantly struggle for basic needs and comforts?

I love the idea! You are welcome to support them with whatever means you have available. I won't, though.

> Do you want the "bottom rung" to just die off during every crunch and crisis like this?

No.

> Why are you against the idea of people being able to live without having to constantly struggle for basic needs and comforts?

I'm not against that; the universe is.

What I am opposed to is the idea that it's acceptable for some people to take what they want from other people in order to avoid "having to constantly struggle for basic needs and comforts". Find a way to avoid the struggle without taking anything away from others and I'll be 100% on board.