Reply #9: government is a tool to acheive an end. There is diverse opinion

[groovedaddy]

on the "how."
Economically, the government does have a role (imho) in leveling the playing field so that workers here don't have to compete at the same level as someone making .25 a day.
Maybe the only way for all of us to be appeased is to allow us to assign our tax dollars to the areas we want to see funded - i.e. healthcare & education, roads /// NOT WAR! Still for having a strong DEFENSE!!! How much money does it take to defend ourselves? Do we include economic interests? You know the ones - they won't say the pledge of allegiance to the flag BUT quickly call on our military to "protect their interests." I assert that this role has been an abusive one and should be abandoned.