The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

This is one of the most important realizations about society you will ever have.

In fact, this understanding is the primary reason for America's unique success as both

a free and affluent society.

Everything gets smaller as the government gets bigger.

Liberty gets smaller, individuality gets smaller, goodness gets smaller, and human

character gets smaller.

This is not a political point on behalf of a political party.

It is simply an observable fact and it's just common sense.

Now no one denies that government can and must do certain things.

There's plenty for government to do.

It's the government that must protect us from foreign attacks.

That's why we have wronged forces.

It's the government that must protect us from criminals within our country.

That's why we have police.

Likewise, fire departments and courts are obviously necessary government institutions.

And yes, when all else fails, private and religious-based charities, families, friends, then

two the government must be there to provide a safety net of last resort.

But it must always be of last resort.

When government is the first resort, the first police citizens look when they have a problem,

and what things happen.

As government grows, almost everything else begins to disappear.

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