For a while now, an eternal debate has existed on the issue of freebies and welfarism. Their nature is so close that it becomes impossible to differentiate between the two and draw a clear line of demarcation. While welfare policies are deemed to be irreplaceable and for the goodwill of society, freebies are understood to be vicious and a method of manipulation used to win political support at the expense of fiscal prudence. Freebies or welfare policies as may be referred to by both sides of the argument undoubtedly have political, economic and social implications. The question that then arises is whether their benefits exerted on society are sufficient to overcome the looming dangers that hide behind the veil of welfare. As this discussion reaches the Supreme Court, this blog highlights a few challenges that lie ahead.