They have too much time and they have a desire to "do good." All the good-doing is the problem, I think. I've told my wife that the road to a communist state is paved with good intentions. Because it's the government, any action it takes leads to one of two conclusions: It takes your money or limits your freedom. So the ultimate goal may be good and admirable (and that's usually open to debate, too) but the means to achieve that goal cost the rest of us money or freedom.
Just once I want a candidate seeking office who says, "Elect me and I'm going to do nothing for you and I'm going to give nothing to you."
I'd vote for that candidate in a heart beat!!!!