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And beyond, a return to local trade and commerce would really help. If people bought goods made locally, ate food grown locally, contributed their skills to local improvements, and banded together with neighbors in time of local trouble, then I think people would have a greater sense of pride, patriotism, and self-reliance. I also think that a more agrian society would aid in all this.

Thats not to say that I don't think the federal government has an important place in overall government, especially regarding defense and secure borders.

[JDW11235]

Excellent post, I agree entirely.

“Thats not to say that I don’t think the federal government has an important place in overall government, especially regarding defense and secure borders.”

Sadly the two areas they keep selling us out more and more on (among others). I’m all for local business. I currently work in a local manufacturing enterprise, and it’s the most fulfilling work I have had. I have a garden, and buy local, even if it cost’s more (unless it’s ridiculously over my budget). I believe in self reliance, and patriotism too. No one is legally responsible for me or my decisions (morally, I believe we all help on another to our extent, but it needs to be an individual choice).

I agree the FedGov has a place, but I think it’s minimal.