Which do you trust the most: the "government" or the "market"? [View all]

[kentuck]

The conservative argument is always for "smaller government" and the magic of the "marketplace".

Liberals tend to argue for government solutions to problems in our society.

For many conservatives, government cannot be too small. For many liberals, government cannot be too big.

The reality is that both are likely wrong on that count. Government can be too big and government can be too small. The best argument is for the government that is needed. If it is not needed, it is too big. If it needed and not supported, it is too small.

But the idea is for government to do what people cannot accomplish as individuals, whether it be fixing our roads and bridges or providing healthcare that is needed for our citizens.

The idea that the "marketplace" will take care of all these needs is misguided and cruel. The "free market" is based on winners and losers and is based on the profit motive. It is not possible to fulfill the needs of the people thru a "free market". Only the "government" can do that.