The battle lines are drawn: Limited vs. unlimited government

By Don Wilkie July 24, 2018

The divisions within the United States are growing. Simply stated, half the people want unlimited government, and half want limited government. Almost all, on both sides of the divide, say our country is about freedom. Both sides say they want freedom. Obviously, one group or the other misunderstands what freedom is.

We have heard many assert they are for socialism. It is another way of saying they want unlimited government. These same people want government health care, more social welfare, higher taxes, greater government spending, and a guaranteed income for all. Everything they want calls for unlimited government.

It is important to understand what government does. Quite simply, government makes and enforces laws, rules, and regulations. It is much more likely for a law, rule, or regulation to say, "No you can't" than "Yes you can."

When asked, "What is freedom?," most say, "I can do anything I want." So let's look at a simple relationship. We start with an "I can do anything I want" line. At the bottom is zero, and at the top is infinity.................Read more