I don’t want a government that “cares about me”. I want a government that doesn’t give a damn about me. A government that didn’t even know I existed would be even better.
I would much prefer to have a community and society that cares for the people than a government. Large government has destroyed these societal structures and impoverished the family, spiritual and community life of all of us. People are afraid of shrinking government because the more traditional safety nets are gone.