Paul Ryan’s Budget is Good for America

David Weinberger / May 18, 2011

When considering Representative Paul Ryan’s (R–WI) budget plan, it goes without saying that if one disagrees with Ryan’s vision, then of course he or she won’t like his plan, regardless of whether it fixes our budget problems.

It is important, then, to consider his vision: Is smaller government a worthy goal?

In the words of Dennis Prager, “the bigger the government, the smaller the individual.” Government depends on its citizens for revenue in order to provide services. The more government grows, the more revenue it must generate and the less workers are paid. But not only that, the more government grows and provides, the less individuals are needed to provide. Consequently, as government grows, not only is there less personal freedom and fewer resources available, but people become less needed as they depend on the state. (more…)