I totally agree that people rely on the government too much for things they can really handle themselves. For example, why should all those trucks come around our neighborhoods and pick up trash and recyclables when we can just as easily haul those bags to the landfill ourselves? Why have libraries when Barnes & Noble has such comfy chairs to sit and read, AND a Starbucks?

I mean, most common people just use the libraries to rent DVDs, and there's a perfectly good Blockbuster store up the street for that! And what about fire departments... aren't those garden hoses attached to our houses for a reason? And why have police departments when there's pepper spray for self protection and homeowners insurance for stolen goods?

Of course I'm being facetious. I just think its a matter of perspective. What seems like a worthy expenditure to one seems totally absurd to another who doesn't have a use for it. That's why I think it's not really all that likely that you'll ever see an end to EVERYTHING you don't agree with.
So here's the question Mark - just where would you draw the line? I draw it at Walk to School programs, keeping your dog slim and disposing of outdated meds. JE