An Example Of The Wisdom Of The Founding Fathers

There has always been a tension in the USA regarding the role of government. James Madison seems to have it correct:

Liberarianism Is Pie In The Sky

"Based on the evidence, the case against the libertarian market and for democratic government is stronger than ever. But when government gets into bed with private industry and finance at the expense of regular people, the citizenry loses confidence in government."

A balanced look at a minimal government and taxes utopia.

What the free market can't do 

Neither The Republicans Or Democrats Really Are For Small Government

"Both Democrats and Republicans want 'big government,' and both seem comfortable with a startling degree of authoritarianism when they are in power. Where they differ is what they want their big authoritarian government to do."
 
The Small Government Myth