Is a Bigger Government a Better Government?

Humanities Professor Jeff Maverick’s thesis on in the “YES” argument surveys the numerous government interventions in the economy since the end of World War II and concludes that they have been essential to America’s growth and well being. Senator Jim DeMint’s thesis is based on comparing government to a genie that can protect a nation from its enemies and ensure fair and equal treatment of its citizens but which needs to be “caged” lest it overwhelm and destroy a nation. Some major points made from Jeff Maverick on the “YES” argument are that in the past expanding governments have worked well. After World War II the economy skyrocketed even after have the taxes raised, not once but twice. Once during the depression and once during World War II and...

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