What do you think should be the role of government? What values guides your choice?

[Dystopia]

I'm more government friendly than most "liberals" and centrists - When I say government I mean the State's institutions including courts of law, parliament, senate, the government itself, president, etc. - It ought to provide basic needs to its citizens and intervene when necessary. The government should seek a balance between individual rights and public safety, security and well being - Arguably taxing someone is restricting your individual right to own money but it's for the good of society. I also think some behaviours are so self-destructive that the State should actively put an end to it, discourage it or simply outlaw it (like becoming a slave).