Small Vs Large Government in the US

[oo1987]

What is your opinion of the argument between Conservative and Liberals about the roles of the government, particularly with the current election? I live in a very red state, Utah, and so I often hear a lot of fear and concern that the role of the government in peoples lives will increase under a Democrat, and that this will infringe on the rights of the people.

I myself don't really agree with this view. I personally lean more towards Democrat, and feel the changes likely to be made, and a more intense focus from the White House and Senate can only be a positive thing in our current economic crisis, not to mention the continuing wars.

So, what do you think? Do you support a stronger involvement from the government, or does the thought make you cringe?

[Marth]

As much as a republican used to stand for small government & more freedom to the worker, their party has moved in the complete opposite direction. Look at the patriot act & homeland security. Under the Bush admin, we have had more taxes & less personal freedom & a larger government than ever before in history. All Obama's plans have mentioned is a tax break, so we'll have to wait & see.