Dear Editor,
In these times when some want more financial responsibility from the federal government, it is my belief we should stop and reflect on where each of us, whether red, blue or purple, want the federal government to cut back on funding. Granted this business of the federal government is spending our tax dollars in ways that we do not all agree on. Granted this business model has been aiding countries in an effort to promote good and make our presence welcome. Money is the great influencer. Let us give this business model some thought.
If the road to downsizing is on the horizon, then when it comes to managing disaster relief, collecting taxes, and manning national parks (if we still have them), we need to protect those two documents that started this whole thing. Capitalism has served us well in protecting the three branches of the government. There is not one or any combined social media or corporation capable of carrying out the responsibilities of the federal government. If big business has the chance to influence government any more than it already has, every aspect of our economy will somehow be outsourced once again. When civil discourse doesn’t work, then turn to civil disobedience, but should you choose civil disorder, be prepared to do the time if you do the crime. You cannot take the money out of politics, but we can work on taking the politics out of money.
Let’s not let nationalism further split our patriotism.
“Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all others” - Winston Churchill.
Respectfully and at peace,
Dave Racich, Pinedale, Wyo.
