[freeangel]

“Big government inevitably stifles individual freedom and the vitality of religion”

I would take it to a more personal level and state that most government representatives who are elected by the people love to bathe in the power they see themselves as having and love to wield it wherever thay can. It comes down to a human, power hungry problem instead of a vague “government” problem.

[goldstategop]

Its in the nature of politicians to solve problems to enhance their own electability. They look at every problem as a nail requiring a hammer. The intervention of government, though well intentioned, usually makes problems worse and keeps them from being resolved quickly. Global warming is mainly a political preoccupation these days rather an issue for individuals and the free market to address by themselves.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus