We, by definition, need a Federal government. On the other hand, does Uncle Sam have to be so massive? So overreaching? (Hint: No.) Is there danger in so much p

We, by definition, need a Federal government. On the other hand, does Uncle Sam have to be so massive? So overreaching? (Hint: No.) Is there danger in so much power being so concentrated? (Hint: Yes.) When we buy into the idea that we need it (more than it needs us) we fed an unruly self-serving beast.