Namely, to use the scarce resources obtained through voluntary contributions as seed money to lobby the legislative authority. If the effort is successful, the organization can tap into the much larger pool of resources available in the public treasury. If passion for their cause should blur the vision of otherwise civil individuals, they may well be incited to promote their end by way of government force and, as a result, inflict harm upon their fellow citizens. Rather than finding contentment with one's limited ability, and looking for legitimate ways to more effectively promote one's ends, people seek the easy, though unjust, alternative. In turn, the true meaning of mercy is forgotten.
Mercy is unmerited favor.
Since it is unmerited, it cannot be forced. Instead, it is a matter of voluntary choice on the part of the giver. If a thief should hold a gun to one's head and demand the victim to hand over his money, the acquiescence to the demand is not called an act of generosity. There are certain unavoidable consequences which arise as a result of the failure to keep government in its proper place. These consequences are economic hardship, increasing hatred and discord in society, and the loss of freedom.