Lots of statements of fact from Marjorie Crawford in Hoover…but not one single bit of evidence to back any of it up…why am I not surprised? This section was particularly full of BS…

Some present-day politicians have framed the idea of big government to sound more attractive by labeling it “social justice” and “compassion.” However, history has proved that shifting large amounts of wealth and power to the government is never good for the citizens.

Government is historically one of the most inefficient and ineffective stewards of wealth. Waste and excess abound, in part because of corruption, but mostly because there is a lack of incentive to be very efficient or effective. Heavy entitlements only worsen the problem by encouraging unproductive behavior.

Says who? Based on what?

Again, I will say…ask your parents and grandparents and great-grandparents what they would do without Social Security and Medicare. Ask those who are disabled or unemployed what they would do without government benefits. Tell our men and women in uniform that they are inefficient and unproductive. This whole line of argument rings hollow, but you could certainly make it harder to debunk if you could come up with a single piece of evidence to support your conclusion.

Oh and by the way, note Marjorie’s email…she works for an agency whose prime business is contracting with Medicare! Yes, I’m sure she has experienced instances of inefficiency and challenge, but who hasn’t experienced that with any private business they deal with? That issue is not unique to government, nor does it prove they are somehow MORE inefficient than the private sector.

MY VIEW: Tea Party rallies about what’s good for us all – Birmingham News Commentary – al.com.

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