Big Government

People like to complain about big government.
Especially Republicans.
Yet it is difficult in this country to make a compelling case against it.
Oh yes, there is always waste in government. There are problems with communication between agencies within the government. However, without big government, can you really imagine the free enterprise system reaching an efficient equilibratory perfection? Never.
First of all small government with small arms of enforcement tacitly encourages criminal minded people to cheat and scam (even more than they do now) when government shies away from control. That would mean a degradation of civilization and its demise. Certainly government supports order.
Secondly, big government attempts to standardize, to some extent, the quality and levels of education our children receive. Without it, poorer areas of the country would be worse off than they already are in their ability to build and maintain schools and provide quality education.
Thirdly, we have already seen what avarice can do to a seemingly strong free enterprise economic system. The economy depends on some measure of financial regulation. When it falters, it requires some measure of stabilization. Again this is the role of big government.
Fourthly, big govenment links and cements smaller government. Smaller governments operate on local resources, needs, and priorities. Small local governments in varying regions or States do not have finances to maintain contant and effective liasons with each other.
Fifthly, big government is necessary to raise and maintain a well equipped national system of defense. This is not a job for free enterprise.
Sixthly, the protection and supervision of transportation, interstate commerce, health, and agriculture needs big government regulation, control and oversight to provide a safe, efficient and balanced distribution of food and services.
Finally, it is important to realize that WE are the government. We are paying taxes
to provide representation. If we don't like what we get we can change it with a vote. But we get what we pay for - nothing is free. I chose not to give up safety, security, health care, education and freedom by hoarding my money. Big government means big services (even if they are a bit wasteful and slow). Little spending means people get little in return.