So essentially the tax payers footed the bill..

(This can be met with as little as 100 hours of material participation throughout the year and more than anyone else)Of course, make sure you speak with your taxpayer regarding your specific situation!  

Some people think that people in jail have too good of life because they sit around all day, get free housing, and free food, paid for by the taxpayers. 

The story you hear about California is true for California residents, but not true for the taxpayer that lives in another state but invests in CA.