If your neighbor broke into your house to steal money for his transportation needs, you would recognize his action as immoral and criminal. He took your property without your consent. The principle does not change if a government agent acts as your neighbor’s proxy.
If your neighbor needs assistance, he has two methods by which to seek your help. He can rely on your voluntary aid, or he can take your money without your consent. He can use persuasion or he can use coercion. He can respect your independent judgment or he can force you to act contrary to your judgment.
If your neighbor chooses coercion, he has two options. He can rob you, or he can assemble enough like-minded people to pressure the government to force you to “assist” him. He and his supporters can use the coercive power of government to force you to provide for his needs without your consent.
That he may use a democratic process to obtain your “assistance” does not change the fact that you have not consented. If you vote against his proposal, but the proposal passes, your judgment is rendered moot. You are forced to act contrary to your judgment.
A criminal act does not become noble merely because it is supported by a majority of citizens. Truth is not determined by a vote. Might does not make right.
A moral society recognizes and protects the right of each individual to act on his own independent judgment, so long as he respects the rights of others to do the same. A moral society protects the freedom of each individual to act voluntarily. A moral society does not use government to coerce individuals to act against their own judgment.