I think anyone that believes that the private sector or the government alone are the answer to our woes are drinking some pretty strong partisan Kool-aid. Like most things, a viable system requires a balanced approach. Why should it be as simple as this or that? We are a complex species and have complex societies that require complex governance. What I do know is that being "anti government" or "anti-private sector" is the wrong approach. We need both. Oh, and lessismore, I couldn't think of any aside from infrastructure and military. I know that without government assistance a TON of research wouldn't be possible because it's immediate profitability isn't evident. Beyond that, I've got nothing... mk, thoughts?just imagine if governments were not corrupt
-I always have to remind myself that government is really just a collection of human beings and human beings by their very nature are less than perfect. Therefore, it's nonsensical for me to expect that our government be better than I am. That said, consider the type of people that public service (on the national level) attracts? The scrutiny a candidate must go through, the amount of money they need to raise and the nastiness with which they must attack their opponent essentially weeds out any human beings of formidable character. I sure as hell wouldn't want to run for office.