RE: Federal Government Shutdown
October 8, 2013 at 12:33 am
(This post was last modified: October 8, 2013 at 12:46 am by Raeven.)
(October 7, 2013 at 10:40 pm)Violet Lilly Blossom Wrote: Or... next time don't make a blanket if the blanket doesn't apply?Because... that'd be a mature way to handle that?
'Needs of the people' is pretty goal dependent, also.
It actually DOES apply.
Not a single example you provided could in any way effectively replace government as a way to accomplish the things I listed. At least, you certainly didn't show how. And it's ok.. I don't think you can.
Charitable food banks here, for example, barely put a dent in the need. Food stamps are far more effective.
That's my point. I'm not saying no other entity can ameliorate these needs on an extremely limited basis. I think that was implied, and you needn't question my maturity over it. Of course they can. But that's what government is FOR. If you don't like what it's doing, get in up to your elbows, no utensils, and work your ass off to change it. Government, properly regulated, CAN accomplish big, important tasks for society. Ours has just gone of the rails. And look around you... easy to see why.