Should The government help people?

This is the topic for my first essay in my english 101 class. I'm feeling a little aggravated. This is such a broad topic and I dont know which direction to take it. I guess I just cant make up my mind on any one topic. I dont feel strong against or for anything. I always see both sides equally. No matter what there is going to be those people out there that take advantage of HELP. It is just wrong that because of those rotten few we are so willing to say just dont help anybody.