Unfortunately, that is not the way the country is being run.
Back in 1982 when Congress voted to cut off GI Bill Education benefits for flight training, I called my senator's office.
ME: "Why did you do this?"
Senator's office: "Oh, Congress believes that some people are just using the flight training for joy-riding."
Me: "So, how many guys go to college on their GI Bill to drink beer, chase girls & party?"
"How can you do this? This is a contract I signed in 1967. I go fight your war, you pay for my education, INCLUDING flight training. I have fulfilled my half of the contract. How can Congress now renege on your half?"
Senator's office: "Well, we know it's a bum deal, but basically, CONGRESS CAN DO ANYTHING IT WANTS TO!"
Unfortutnately, voters are not being taught the federal government's constitutionally limited powers.