Big Government Counter Argument – Term Paper

Introduction

The term Big government”, as used in the America, refers to the situation in which individuals are free to pursue their interest, to establish their business opportunities as well as accumulate wealth as possible without the limit of ones ambition or ability. There is this myth in the America that Big government causes most of the problems Americans face as it relates to the economy. There are many changes in relation the American economy after the introduction of the big government. Before then, was an era with no welfare state, the central bank, fiat money, no shortfall spending to converse of, as well as the income tax. The big government, after its introduction, introduced all these with the improving certain aspects of the American economy. The new establishments introduced some restrictions, which many did not like, and there has negative attitude towards its provisions. On that note, they argue that big government causes most of the problems Americans face as it relates to the economy, which is the wrong perception. This paper criticizes this myth and argues that the issue is, to no extent, related to the problems to do with the economy.

The big government introduced the direct taxes, which could be one reason for which many do not like. It is always the tendency of people not to like extra charges. Many, therefore, would, therefore, develop a bad attitude towards the issue. The direct taxes introduced are one the government sources, and this is, therefore, a positive progress. The taxes would, later in another form impact positively on ye welfare of the same citizens. Such deductions are therefore a positive contributor to the American economy rather than a problem as the belief argues (Lichtman pp. 445-451).

Most of the wrongly claim that the government spend too many funds yet they are incorporated to work on the service delivery program is to increase the quality of the public service using the funds. This takes care of the public goods and the establishment of laws taking care of the social welfare and justice and civil rights. The general result of the policies will, in the end, promote the well-being of the citizens. Considering this, it has nothing to do with the economic problems (Brown 64).

According to Brown ( 64)The issue established regulations meant to control the behavior and control of the activities, which would influence the American economy. Human beings will tend to hate every bit of establishment, which may deprive them the freedom of the mode of operation. Any successful project must be accompanied by rules and regulations to enable define boundaries of the extent of operation. Hence, one would easily know the limit to which he one should target to avoid possible problems.

For Lichtman (1998, pp.445-451), there is a wrong impression among the people that such Government programs would accomplish only smaller organizations, yet they do not really that it promotes the activities of the merchants who are now close to the customers regarding service delivery. This has increased the quality of services to the citizens who instead of appreciating began to criticize it. A close and serious consideration of disqualifies this argument as just a mere misconception (Chamberlain 763). 

Conclusion

This issue appears to advantage to the side of the citizens since it promotes service delivery in one way or another. It has therefore rather introduced the freest environment; en enhanced innovation and established the most wealthy nation in the history of the America. This, therefore, counter argues the misconception that Big government causes most of the problems Americans face as it relates to the economy.

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