I see a problem here in that the aid was previously given and now it is not. This centers around expectations. For example, if the Federal Government gives me a tax cut and then takes it away later, don't I have right to be upset? Similarliy, if the Federal Govt or any govt, gives me a benefit and I then get use to that benefit, regarless whether it is "deserved" or not, and then they take it away, don't you expect people to get upset? Seems a little disingenious to me. It is like agreeing to provide the same level of medical coverage to me once I retire and then after I retire, changing it so I get less. Oops, that is already being done, isn't it?