This seems to be the philosophy of way to many of our elected officials. Since the function of Government is to get bigger and gain more control over the individual then the solution is simple. The Government can not increase in size and scope without added revenue, so we must move to restrict it ability to raise revenue and to spend money they do not have as it seems they spend more then they take in regardless. Clearly an amendment to the US Constitution is the only way to go. We must tie spending to a percentage of our total output, and require super majorities to exceed the limits we get put in place.
Everyone must also pay into the system with a flat tax or consumption tax. For those that claim this would unfairly burden the lower income taxpayers as they spend more of their income I say this can be overcome with subsidies like we currently have in place.
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I agree Merry, a consumption tax also will help curtail waste and increase savings. Many will argue it is unfair toward lower income families as more of their disposable income will be consumed by tax. However this issue can be over come with the argument that the payroll tax will be eliminated. In addition other means testing programs could be developed to offset their concerns.
We need to restore liberty for all...'the greatest good for the greatest number' as John Stuart Mills put forth in his book "On Liberty" written in the mid 1800's.