Before I begin, I'm not trying to get into a debate on the merit of our government. We all know that it is full of terrible abuses at the hands of corrupt politicians and scumbag lobbyists who care more about themselves than their country or their job. Especially recently, this has become self evident. However, the government for all it's wastefulness, also gets stuff done. Everything from public schools to roads and sewers. In the interest of brevity, my point is that the results the government achieves are vitally important, and also very expensive. And it's not just the community projects either. Specifically, I'm thinking about the military which doesn't fund itself and whether you agree or disagree, the work they do is the only thing that guarantees we can all be on this website discussing our opinions freely. Again, the failures of the government are wide reaching but it needs funding all the same.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

And I disagree. PEOPLE get things done. Private individuals and companies can beat the government's product any day of the week. Businesses, production, innovation, and creativity are all stifled and suppressed by government. Government is for itself and taking care of those in its circle. If this government would get the hell out of the way of the PEOPLE, and let us get back to living and doing as free citizens, the economy would explode. As long as government tries to impose its will and ways ON the people, things will continue to shrink and fail. This present administration is intent on creating a dependency on itself, and that is despicable. Our president is actually trying to promote more illegal immigration and dependency on Welfare and his Albatross Health Care fraud. He is on the "campaign trail" right now, trying to encourage young people to get out and sign up for his plan. If you want to live in a "nanny" state or country, be my guest. I do NOT want government controlling my life or compelling my every choice or decision in life. That is NOT the government's job or role. It has assumed and taken power over many things that it has no business or right involving itself in. I will say that I fully believe in the power and efforts of the American people far more than the efforts and production of our government. Give the people an open door and a chance, and magic would happen. Every thing you list as needing government could easily be done better and cheaper by citizens. And government has no right to keep taking what is NOT theirs to cover its own ass and mistakes. It is their JOB to spend our money wisely and to balance the books. They have failed miserably for years.

by Anonymous 10 years ago