Posted by Dr. Bob on March 11, 2014, at 1:28:16
In reply to Re: psychology of dependency on the government?? » Dr. Bob, posted by LostBoyinNC45 on March 9, 2014, at 22:45:53
> I want the government to fear the people, not the other way around. I want the government to fear me, as a voter and as a citizen and that does not happen when you are financially dependent on the government to survive, off entitlements.
> Opposition to too much government dependence is probably rooted in a desire to keep the government small and to control their desire to grow, to keep their power minimized.
Thanks for explaining. If I understand you right, you don't want government to get too powerful. You want the people to have some power, too. Which maybe fits with gun culture.
Bob
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