[Toddsterpatriot]

Without government your money, retirement and investments become worthless pieces of paper. I know many people who experienced it a NUMBER of times.

Sure, no government equals anarchy. So, I should be happy the government doesn't screw me even more? Can't we have good government and private investment for retirement?

[A. Pole]

So, I should be happy the government doesn't screw me even more?

Yes. You got it.

Can't we have good government and private investment for retirement?

Nothing is perfect in this world and there are many tradeoff , subtle traps and unforseen consequences.