[timm22]

So basically you're defending one illegitimate use of taxpayer dollars by listing some other illegitimate uses of taxpayer dollars that might be reduced by it. I've got a better idea, end welfare, that gets rid of the entire illegitimate use of taxpayer dollars without creating a replacement.

Amen. Calling for more government intervention to correct the last government intervention is only going to lead to more intervention later down the road. Eventually, you'll get to the point where nearly every aspect of your life is regulated by the state in some way.

And it may not be "your side" making the rules. Better to just get the government out of everything but its most essential tasks.

[Oberon]

And it may not be "your side" making the rules. Better to just get the government out of everything but its most essential tasks.

Is it me, or was there a time when this was part of the Republican agenda?