If Republicans are for smaller government, why do the make so many laws?

Question

I guess I am wondering about drugs, abortion etc.

Democrats make laws also, but I don't really know what I am thinking

Answer 1

Republicans only say they are for smaller government when running for office so they can get more votes.  Once they are in office, they do whatever they can to get $$$ for themselves, their families, and their friends.

Answer 2

To control the lying liberal lackeys who run the place.  

Answer 3

Republicans are no longer for smaller government.  They say they are, but they aren't.  The Libertarians have taken over that roll.

Don't believe everything the media tells you.  They, too, have their own agenda.

Answer 4

More laws equal greater control of the masses. Smaller government equals fewer people that get to exercise that control. So smaller government does not necessarily equate to less control.