Things we wouldn't have without government intervention in the free market: NHS, public libraries, Downton Abbey, the internet, neighborhood fire departments,

Things we wouldn't have without government intervention in the free market: NHS, public libraries, Downton Abbey, the internet, neighborhood fire departments, public roads, national parks, trust busting, regulated utilities, Channel 4's Ali G, Social Security. Government services are often excellent. Edit: My Sound of Music parody wasn't appreciated, so I converted my post to prose.