The question is often posed, “Do we want big government or  little government?” as though it were that simple.

It should be the general goal of any citizen to endeavor toward an optimal balance of minimal government and maximal mutual benefit (through said government).

That is all.

PS:

Apparently I’m not alone.

Politics should be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage.  — Lucille Ball (here)