In the name of charity open up!!!

What is the role of government in charity?

We have many social net programs in our country that are paid for by the government directly and indirectly by you and by me. Is this the role that we wish our government to have? Charity by definition is a voluntary giving. The government has chosen to fund these various welfare programs, but many taxpayers would rather the government not fund them. Yet, the government takes the money in taxes from one person and gives it to the other. This can be thought of as a form of socialism. Absolute capitalism nor absolute socialism is the answer. To me, it is clear that we must have a maximal capitalistic structure with a minimal socialistic safety net for those who truly have need of it. I wish to enumerate a few things below. I would appreciate constructive feedback.

1 - Most charity must be of a non government nature. Why??.....
a) There is too much lost when government is in the charity business. Inefficiency.
b) Government is here not to cradle us, but to provide Defense and Infrastructure
c) Government is poorly equipped to evaluate true need.

2 - The thin net that government should provide......
a) Should be limited to emergency circumstances or
b) Serious disabilities (If a person can work at McDonalds - No help.)
c) The ability to have children is not a qualifier.
If you cannot care for a child, don't get pregnant or give it up at birth.
This does not apply to existing children cared for and now some emergency has occured.
d) Should Be Time limited when possible.
e) Should be available only to legal citizens of this country.

My friends, governmental charity programs are eating us alive. This includes the bail out. Sure, it's only supposed to be a loan, but many of these institutions are going to end up owned by the government.
National government was only intended for the common defense, national infrastructure, and to mediate affairs between the states. State and Local government was to have most of the power. After all, you and I can talk to a town council. A local government can be much more responsive to those it represents. The way our national government is used is akin to using an atomic bomb as a flyswatter. It will work, but an awful lot of energy is wasted and there sure is a lot of collateral damage.