What do you think is the proper role of government?

Question

I think it is to insure the rights of their people and give security and protection.

Answer 1

Government exists to prevent you from causing me harm (i.e. murder, theft, fraud) or subjecting me to eminent danger (i.e. drunk driving). Anything more than that Is an unconstitutional and immoral violation of the sovereign rights of the people. The government should never be empowered to do that which the individual cannot do himself without committing an unjust or immoral act. For example I have the right to prevent you from robbing me, even to the point of using lethal force. Because I have that right as an individual I also have the power to assign to government the authority to enforce and guarantee my right.  I do not however have the right to take your money even if I am truly in need. Even if I organized a hundred of my friends to help me take your money it would still be an unjust and immoral act. So I therefore have no power to assign to government the authority to do so on my behalf. This is the core of the differences between the Left and the Right.

Answer 2

I think the preamble of to the Constitution describes it perfectly.  http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/...

Answer 3

I can't freely answer to your question

because if I do then all low life they will report me

and my account will be suspended

Americans kill the freedom of speech...

Answer 4

They're supposed to protect individual rights and property, provide for national defense, build the infrastructure necessary for common growth....... AND THAT'S IT.

Answer 5

to protect life liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Answer 6

To facilitate voluntary transactions, uphold contracts, minimize coercion, and remain small and limited in power since these lead to liberty and prosperity.