I live in the country. I have my own well, septic and maintain my drive way which is over 1/4 mile long. My wife home schools. The only bill I have for “sevices” is for electricity and cell phone. My .45 and two dogs supply security. I require zero from the feds and very little from the state/county. If I could get off the electrical grid, I would.
I echo your sentiments exactly. (Except, no wife, no homeschool and only one dog). The numbnuts making up these laws don't have a clue about what rural life is like. I feel certain they would be amazed if they spent a week with you or me.