[Texaggie79]

Conservatives don't mistrust government?

Indeed I don't trust it. I agree with TJ, it is a necessary evil. However, I do not go so far as to actually believe that every government official if pondering how to control my life.

I don't believe that every law passed is simply an attempt at CONTROLLING us. I actually see use for some laws.

[Protagoras]

I actually see use for some laws.

Me too. The ones which defend my rights.

[MrLeRoy]

I do not go so far as to actually believe that every government official if pondering how to control my life.

Straw man. Who here does believe that?