'Splain it to me

I was flicking through the channels today and our President was discussing "sacrifice" on 60 Minutes. To be honest, I didn't really listen very long because I have almost no interest in what the man has to say, but the gist of the response was that if we don't hit rich people harder that those who can least afford it will have to sacrifice more.

Ok ...

Explain to me how getting paid for not working is a sacrifice.

How is getting free food, free healthcare, and free lodging a sacrifice?

To quote the great Inigo Montoya: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."