November 5, 2011
Mr. Fred Pittenger states in his recent letter the solution offered by the right “is to tear down government and allow the free market to roam at will.” I beg to differ.
Only an anarchist believes in no government; but freedom lovers do believe in limited government, especially at the federal level. Limited government is defined as following original principles outlined in the enumerated powers listed in the Constitution. As for free markets, those have failed to exist in this country some time ago. Unfettered capitalism has not been the problem. Government interference and crony capitalism, with government choosing winners and losers instead of the market, has created an unhealthy economy.
Mr. Pittenger, unknowingly, made my argument that big national government fails time and time again. Yes, people have got sick from eating cantaloupe, spinach and other things. But we have the FDA and the USDA supposedly in charge of making food and drugs safe. How’s that working out?
The banking industry and Wall Street have overseeing agencies galore, but the meddling of the “do-gooders” in the District of Corruption requiring loans for home to those who were incapable of paying destroyed the housing market. In spite of all the regulations, Bernie Madoff still ripped off his customers. Regulations are no better than those enforcing them.
Has no one noticed that the bigger government becomes, the worse off most of us are? Gasoline was over $5 a gallon 10 years ago in Europe, the elite home of socialism and handouts. Instead of learning from their mistakes, like fools we have emulated failure. Is America so arrogant we feel that those economic and cultural failures will work better if our people are in charge? Are we immune to the consequences of bad decisions and poor leadership? Do we really have to become like Greece before we figure out that socialism doesn’t work?
Strong, sound local and state government would be more efficient than the behemoth Federal government now choking our economy. Education would improve and business could once again flourish. Let those states affected make and enforce the laws necessary for their particular circumstances. One size does not fit all.
James Madison said it perfectly, “If men were angels no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, no controls on government would be necessary.” I would say there are no more angels in Washington than anywhere else, and the devils there need no more power to control the American people.
Nancy Murdoch, Havelock, NC
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