Downsizing Government

We are all created equal, as defined by our natural rights; thus, no one has rights superior to those of anyone else.

Under the Constitution, the federal government was assigned specific limited powers, and most government functions were left to the states.

Only one-third of people believe that it gives competent service, and people think that more than half of the tax dollars sent to Washington are wasted.

Rather than being a positive feature of American federalism, the aid system produces irresponsible policymaking.

The problem with this “public interest theory of government” is that it has little real-world explanatory power.

Markets spawn prosperity by integrating production and consumption across the nation and around the globe.

One aspect of federal waste is frequent cost overruns on major projects, such as weapon systems and infrastructure.

Despite the global success of privatization, reforms have largely bypassed our own federal government.

Accumulated federal debt has doubled over the past seven years, and it will keep growing unless policymakers enact major reforms.

Government infrastructure, such as highways and bridges, is also important. Some advocates say that our infrastructure is crumbling and that more federal spending is needed to fix the problems.

There have been efforts to reduce improper payments, but the abuse of federal programs continues at high levels.