Actually, the case has been made that the current economic crisis is a good example of the consequences of too much government involvement. I'm not sure I agre

Actually, the case has been made that the current economic crisis is a good example of the consequences of too much government involvement. I'm not sure I agree, but the fact is that both sides are using this crisis as an example to backup their ideological viewpoints, and there's evidence on both sides. The truth is complex. To characterize one side as just sticking their head in the sand reveals your own bias.