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Ah - I misunderstood your point, but to some extent, you misunderstood mine. I don't equate "America" with the "Federal Government". I equate the taxes we pay,
by kunle 14y ago
Ah - I misunderstood your point, but to some extent, you misunderstood mine. I don't equate "America" with the "Federal Government". I equate the taxes we pay, with a benefit in public goods that must be administered by someone (hopefully someone we choose). That might be the federal government, it might be state and local authorities, some private folks, charities, businesses or some combination (status quo = some combination). For the sake of this discussion, I'm indifferent as to who administers it, but we can agree that public goods cost something - everything from intangibles (social stability) to really tangible things (like roads).
That being said - yes we could be more efficient. I'm doubtful that $1TN in deficits annually are attributable to waste though - are we really overpaying for services to the tune of $1TN? Possible, but doubtful.
- crusso 14y agoI equate the taxes we pay, with a benefit in public goods Ah, but there's the sad sad assumption that causes us to put the noose around our own necks. Often times, the emotions and ignorance of voters are manipulated so that the money paid isn't going to "the children" or "healthcare savings", or "defense"... it's going to empower and enrich those in the government. We're actually paying for our own suffering. I'm indifferent as to who administers it I'm not. I'm a firm believer that local tends to be more accountable. As with software development, you don't spread authority and concerns all over your object model.