[arasina]

We can retain and re-establish our freedoms by NOT voting for legislators who "progressively" whittle them away and by demanding that our president reduce government regulations.

[HankReardon]

For those who have careers in government, government is there business and they achieve success when they expand and grow their "business". They must meet resistance at every level. especially when the economy is thriving and the revenues are high. If the surplus is not returned by lowing taxes then, the govenment people will expand their "business" with it and we will be heading for another recession, then it will be like it is now. They'll need to raise taxes to cover the expense of their expanded budgets because of lower revenues. And the more people they can get dependent on government welfare and services, the more votes for the democrats. They buy votes with social programs using our money. What a racket! Please, someone tell me where I'm wrong, I'd love to be wrong about all this.

[WhiteGuy]

Well said!