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'''Big Government''' refers to a government that is excessively influential in the everyday lives of citizens, often due to its far-reaching agencies. | '''Big Government''' refers to a government that is excessively influential in the everyday lives of citizens, often due to its far-reaching agencies. | ||
| − | [[Ronald Reagan]] advocated a position that the government was too big, and [[Small government|smaller government]] would serve the people better in contrast to the [[left wing]] approach which has an emphasis on big government. [[ | + | [[Ronald Reagan]] advocated a position that the government was too big, and [[Small government|smaller government]] would serve the people better in contrast to the [[left wing]] approach which has an emphasis on big government. [[Conservative]]s, as well as [[Libertarianism|libertarians]], believe in smaller and more effective government, as well as the principles of [[self-governance]] and [[subsidiarity]]. A strong correlation exists between big government and low economic growth,<ref>Carr, Douglas (May 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/445925-size-matters-the-case-for-small-government Size matters: The case for small government]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.</ref> and big government is costly to citizens.<ref>Michel, Adam (June 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/449145-big-government-costs-the-little-guy Big government costs the little guy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.</ref> |
[[Pat Buchanan]] wrote: | [[Pat Buchanan]] wrote: | ||
| − | {{cquote|'''The mammoth government we have today is a result of politicians rushing to solve "crises" by creating and empowering new federal agencies.''' | + | {{cquote|'''The mammoth government we have today is a result of politicians rushing to solve "crises" by creating and empowering new federal agencies.'''<ref>http://www.worldnetdaily.com/staticarticles/article58279.html</ref>}} |
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| + | Justice James Ho of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals observed the connection between big government, big money, and political polarization: | ||
| + | {{cquote|If you don't like big money in politics, then you should oppose big government in our lives. Because the former is a necessary consequence of the latter ... When government grows larger, when regulators pick more and more economic winners and losers, participation in the political process ceases to be merely a citizen's prerogative — it becomes a human necessity.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Klukowski, Ken (April 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/20/trump-judge-pushes-for-original-meaning-of-1st-amendment/ Trump Judge Pushes for Original Meaning of 1st Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Smith, Bradley A. (May 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-appointed-judge-delivers-fantastic-campaign-finance-opinion-in-first-ruling Trump-appointed judge delivers fantastic campaign finance opinion in first ruling]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Reilly, Amanda; Cahlink, George (May 17, 2018). [https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060081907 'Elections matter': Trump's judicial picks on a roll]. ''E&E News''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>}} | ||
==Examples of big government policies== | ==Examples of big government policies== | ||
| + | *[[Globalism]] and [[one-world government]] (leaders are more remote from the people, lack of [[self-governance]]) | ||
*[[Socialism]] | *[[Socialism]] | ||
*One-size-fits-all | *One-size-fits-all | ||
*[[Gun control]] | *[[Gun control]] | ||
| + | *[[Environmentalism]] | ||
| + | *[[Animal rights]] | ||
| + | *[[Eugenics]] | ||
| + | *[[Censorship]] | ||
*Federalized education | *Federalized education | ||
*Court-legislated anti-Christian morality (''[[Roe v. Wade]]'', etc.) | *Court-legislated anti-Christian morality (''[[Roe v. Wade]]'', etc.) | ||
*Anti-[[homeschooling]] or -[[school choice]] | *Anti-[[homeschooling]] or -[[school choice]] | ||
*Anti-[[religious liberty]] | *Anti-[[religious liberty]] | ||
| + | *Government interference on the definition of marriage through issuing marriage licenses; also, not only making the definition of marriage a government issue, but also making it a federal issue | ||
| + | *Nationalizing local police forces<ref>Gomez, Christian (May 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/29062-dojs-stealth-nationalization-of-local-police DOJ’s Stealth Nationalization of Local Police]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 16, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Open borders]] and mass immigration<ref>Munro, Neil (April 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/22/immigration-funds-big-government-says-2020-democrat-buttigieg/ Immigration Funds Bigger Government, Says 2020 Democrat Buttigieg]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 23, 2019.</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Compulsory vaccination]]<ref>Terrell, Rebecca (May 7, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/32100-forced-vaccinations Forced Vaccinations: Is It Time for Big Brother to Become Your Doctor?] ''The New American''. Retrieved May 7, 2019.</ref> | ||
| + | *The [[United Kingdom]]'s policy of confiscating one's wealth if suspected of living beyond one's official income while the burden of proof is on the person to prove that he legally acquired the money or property.<ref>Olson, Walter (June 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/britains-unexplained-wealth-orders-give-the-state-too-much-power Britain's unexplained wealth orders give the state too much power]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 13, 2019.</ref> | ||
===Other claimed policies=== | ===Other claimed policies=== | ||
| − | Some people, such as [[liberal]]s and [[libertarian]]s, claim the following policies | + | Some people, such as [[liberal]]s and many [[libertarian]]s, claim the following policies they oppose are big government policies, while conservatives and Christians either view them in an entirely different category as necessary [[Conservative logic|common sense]] moral guidelines,<ref>See [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+33%3A12&version=ESV Psalm 33:12], for example.</ref> or point out that such complete bans do not actually exist, despite liberal claims: |
*Banning [[marijuana]] | *Banning [[marijuana]] | ||
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*Banning [[same-sex "marriage"]] | *Banning [[same-sex "marriage"]] | ||
*Banning [[abortion]], [[euthanasia]], or [[assisted suicide]] | *Banning [[abortion]], [[euthanasia]], or [[assisted suicide]] | ||
| + | *Banning [[alcohol]] | ||
| + | *Banning [[tobacco]] | ||
| + | *Banning [[gambling]] | ||
| + | *Banning [[prostitution]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Nanny State]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Welfare state]] |
| + | * [[Police state]] | ||
| + | * [[Liberal totalitarianism]] | ||
* [[Income redistribution]] | * [[Income redistribution]] | ||
* [[Global warming]] | * [[Global warming]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Forms of Government]] | [[Category:Forms of Government]] | ||
[[Category:Anti-American]] | [[Category:Anti-American]] | ||
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[[Category:Liberalism]] | [[Category:Liberalism]] | ||
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[[Category:Threats]] | [[Category:Threats]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:47, June 19, 2019
Big Government refers to a government that is excessively influential in the everyday lives of citizens, often due to its far-reaching agencies.
Ronald Reagan advocated a position that the government was too big, and smaller government would serve the people better in contrast to the left wing approach which has an emphasis on big government. Conservatives, as well as libertarians, believe in smaller and more effective government, as well as the principles of self-governance and subsidiarity. A strong correlation exists between big government and low economic growth,[1] and big government is costly to citizens.[2]
Pat Buchanan wrote:
| “ | The mammoth government we have today is a result of politicians rushing to solve "crises" by creating and empowering new federal agencies.[3] | ” |
Justice James Ho of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals observed the connection between big government, big money, and political polarization:
| “ | If you don't like big money in politics, then you should oppose big government in our lives. Because the former is a necessary consequence of the latter ... When government grows larger, when regulators pick more and more economic winners and losers, participation in the political process ceases to be merely a citizen's prerogative — it becomes a human necessity.[4] | ” |
Contents
Examples of big government policies
- Globalism and one-world government (leaders are more remote from the people, lack of self-governance)
- Socialism
- One-size-fits-all
- Gun control
- Environmentalism
- Animal rights
- Eugenics
- Censorship
- Federalized education
- Court-legislated anti-Christian morality (Roe v. Wade, etc.)
- Anti-homeschooling or -school choice
- Anti-religious liberty
- Government interference on the definition of marriage through issuing marriage licenses; also, not only making the definition of marriage a government issue, but also making it a federal issue
- Nationalizing local police forces[5]
- Open borders and mass immigration[6]
- Compulsory vaccination[7]
- The United Kingdom's policy of confiscating one's wealth if suspected of living beyond one's official income while the burden of proof is on the person to prove that he legally acquired the money or property.[8]
Other claimed policies
Some people, such as liberals and many libertarians, claim the following policies they oppose are big government policies, while conservatives and Christians either view them in an entirely different category as necessary common sense moral guidelines,[9] or point out that such complete bans do not actually exist, despite liberal claims:
- Banning marijuana
- Banning pornography
- Banning same-sex "marriage"
- Banning abortion, euthanasia, or assisted suicide
- Banning alcohol
- Banning tobacco
- Banning gambling
- Banning prostitution
See also
References
- ↑ Carr, Douglas (May 29, 2019). Size matters: The case for small government. The Hill. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ↑ Michel, Adam (June 18, 2019). Big government costs the little guy. The Hill. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ↑ http://www.worldnetdaily.com/staticarticles/article58279.html
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Klukowski, Ken (April 20, 2018). Trump Judge Pushes for Original Meaning of 1st Amendment. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- Smith, Bradley A. (May 2, 2018). Trump-appointed judge delivers fantastic campaign finance opinion in first ruling. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- Reilly, Amanda; Cahlink, George (May 17, 2018). 'Elections matter': Trump's judicial picks on a roll. E&E News. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ↑ Gomez, Christian (May 16, 2018). DOJ’s Stealth Nationalization of Local Police. The New American. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ↑ Munro, Neil (April 22, 2019). Immigration Funds Bigger Government, Says 2020 Democrat Buttigieg. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ↑ Terrell, Rebecca (May 7, 2019). Forced Vaccinations: Is It Time for Big Brother to Become Your Doctor? The New American. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ↑ Olson, Walter (June 13, 2019). Britain's unexplained wealth orders give the state too much power. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ↑ See Psalm 33:12, for example.
