What do you think is the problem with government policies that ry to make life easier for people?

Answer 1

In the USA there are many manifestations of this across the federal, state and local level. What's important is that our elected and appointed officials should be representing us (and spending tax dollars) in ways that are fair and equitable across the broad strata of the entire population.

On the local level, this seems to happen the best. Smaller forms of government tend to be more responsible, work with less money and are able to adapt more quickly to the changing needs of the constituency.

The worst example is what happens on the federal level. There is a complete and total disregard for the common good as our members of Congress jockey for positions to acquire as much pork barrel spending as they can for their districts and constituencies, friends and business associates. What's worse, is they have absolutely no regard for how much debt they're heaping onto future generations.

Both Democrats and Republicans are guilty of this shameful behavior which betrays the common good.

What allows this to happen is that the Federal Budget is far too large. Probably about half of the money being spent should be done on the state and local level where it would likely be allocated more equitably into programs that better benefit the entire community.

Who do you think is better suited to the task? Local officials, who live in your community and who you can actually talk to about issues...or, 535 selfish, arrogant (mostly rich) guys in Washington DC who don't even know you exist?

Answer 2

Do government policies reflect the need of the many? How much regulation/influence should our government have in our homes/bedrooms? I, personally believe, that government represents a very small segment of our people, and is driven by money making/ profit sharing endeavours. Not necessarily in the average joe's best interest.

Answer 3

Not what you think. I do not think that it leads to a life of dependency and laziness. This is what most have been brainwashed to believe. Our education system is designed to make our lives easier for us by providing everyone with an equal chance to better jobs. Our fire departments put out fires based upon need, not greed. Your question implies the typical neo-con brainwashed answer that if we begin to take care of one another we will all become lazy and inefficient. Read the Acts of the Apostles.