We have and probably always will disagree some as to the size and scope of the government needed. Its a respecful disagreement. However, I think many people are concerned with the gov's actions and potentially increasing power these last 3 months. I suppose there is some reasonable balance but I believe we are currently seeing a trend of too much gov power and too much spending that will necessitate the gov taking more of our money. I feel the overall taxation imposed on the population is already too high so I wish for the gov to regulate but also show more restraint as far as spending and new programs. This is not whats happening.
Yes, it is good to debate with you. To me the question of too much power in an unresponsive/uncaring repository should be addressed. Giant private companies have decimated our economy...our standard of living...our prospects for a better life. I have zero say in how these private giants do business.
I do have a say in how our government operates. The constitution says I do. Other people like me can coalesce and make our collective voices heard to influence how government operates.
That cannot be said of big private business.
In this vein, I say government is not perfect but it's the best organizational entity we have for serving the Public interest...not the interests of a few.
I see you mention spending restraint. Why? If we restrain spending, we will have more unfunded mandates than we do now. Why? Elected officials get re-elected (elected) for bringing home the bacon (spending) to his/her constituency. People love gov. jobs. Directing politicians not to go after spending is their own suicide.
You contend that we should curb spending. No politician in his/her right mind would want to curb the spending that benefits him/her and the constituency.
Unless you have a recipe for countering fulfillment of self-interest (i.e., the very basis of capitalistic laissez faire economy), we really cannot address the issue of limiting spending in any meaningful way.
What are your thoughts?
