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Gym+Fritz's avatar

Why do you presume that is what “people” want? Bigger and bigger governments are advantageous for some people (those who already have power, prestige & privilege).

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Liz LaSorte's avatar

Good point - big government is advantageous to those who spend other people's money.

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Donna in MO's avatar

But a government big enough to give you all you want is also the government that can take it all away.

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