45% View Gap Between the Governed and Those Who Govern Comparable To 1776
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Liberty -vs- Tyranny I have believed for some time American politicians have been moving our government closer to the European model the country rebelled against in 1776. That is to say we are moving steadily towards a society in which the government exerts ever more control over our affairs. Government accomplishes this through many means. From taxation to regulation and control of business. More is being decided for you by the government than ever before. Excerpts from Rasmussen Reports : A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 45% of Likely U.S. Voters agree with the following statement: The gap between Americans who want to govern themselves and politicians who want to rule over them is now as big as the gap between the American colonies and England during the 18th Century. Nearly as many (40%), however, disagree with the statement. Sixteen percent (16%) are undecided. (T...