There is a fundamental problem with government charity, and one that many people refuse to acknowledge. 

Once it starts, there is no end. 

This statement has two meanings:

1) Once charity towards a certain cause or group starts (no matter whether it be the elderly, the poor, women, minorities, etc), it is almost impossible to withdraw that charity at a later point in time. 

-and-

2) Once charity is given to any group, even more groups will demand it.  Charity, which once began at home, now begins in Washington. 

We started by giving health care to the elderly.  Now we must give health care to all.  

We started by giving food aid to those on the verge of starvation.  Now one in eight households receive food stamps.

We started by not denying education to the children of illegal immigrants.  Now, many schools are requiring courses taught in foreign languages.

We started by providing a small amount of money to various institutes for health screening of the poor.  Now, we provide 33% of Planned Parenthood's income each year (more than what they receive via donations).

We start by helping farmers during bad seasons.  Now farmers are "entitled" to a certain amount of money EVERY SINGLE YEAR.  Not to mention, the USDA has "check-box programs" which pay for a certain amount of advertising for every farm product imaginable (from milk to soybeans; from sugar to cranberries).  Bet you didn't know that YOUR TAX DOLLARS are paying for the "Got Milk?" commercials, did you?

The government is not our church, our parents, or our God.  The government is not there to solve every problem that society develops.  That is an impossible job. 
The government is supposed to be a small organization that provides for our common defense and protects our individual rights. 

News flash:
Health care is NOT a right.
FREE FOOD is not a right. 
FREE ABORTIONS are not a right. 
FREE EDUCATION is not a right. 
Freedom of speech- when it does not trample on others' safety- is a right.  Freedom of religion is a right.
Freedom of a person from slavery is a right. 

Rights are things given to all human beings by God, not things determined by the government.

Boy Scout's Day (also extends to Scout Anniversary Week, which dates change from year to year)
Kite Flying Day
Laugh and Get Rich Day
National Molasses Bar Day

This Day in History (1984):
Navy Captain Bruce McCandless became the first human being to fly untethered in space. 

February is American Heart Month. 

February 7th is:
Charles Dickens' Birthday (1812)
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Birthday (1867)
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day
Send a Card to a Friend Day
Pinocchio Day (1940)
Ballet Day

For more info about the "On This Day", please visit History.com
I've collected these from around the Internet, so if you find an error or know of another one, let me know!  Thanks!