Here is a thought...I know it is crazy...but how about allowing me to keep my money and letting me choose how it is to be spent? I know, I am talking crazy here, but hear me out. If the government stopped trying to be all things to everyone, perhaps they could actually focus on what is Constitutionally mandated. Leave the rest up to the private sector, which has proven time and time again that they can more efficiently handle the job.
What you are saying, is that people are incapable of taking care of themselves and it is the responsibility of government to take care of people. Of course, I imagine you are one of the first people to complain about the recent NSA wiretapping of American citizens. Why? The government is just doing its job in protecting you. How about the Patriot Act? The government is just trying to protect you. WMD's in Iraq? The government is just trying to protect you from an attack with them from Iraq or from a terrorist organization willing to purchase them from Iraq. How did that whole Katrina thingy work out for you? Talk about efficiency. Of course, private corporations and charitable organizations were there within 24 hours and the government was still sitting on their arses, but let's still let the government handle everything. If things are not working, just spend more taxpayer money. That solves everything.
Big Government = RJ