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It seems like most Americans would prefer a smaller government or at the very least a government that wastes less money. But what would that government look like? What stays and what goes? Below is a list of core government responsibilities. There is a lot of government cut from this list with the assumption a free market would address it. But what you think? Is something missing? Happy Memorial Day!

1. Identify citizens, immigrants, visitors, and refugees
2. Defend lives and constitutional freedoms
2.1. Defend U.S. land
2.2. Defend U.S. surrounding waters
2.3. Defend U.S. air space
2.4. Defend U.S. cyber space
2.5. Secure U.S. defense technology
3. Participate in global community
3.1. Monitor boarders for unauthorized transit
3.2. Contribute to global defense of human rights
3.3. Contribute to global space station
3.4. Engage in diplomacy
4. Protect environmental quality
4.1. Manage hazardous/toxic substances
4.2. Recycle waste (garbage, human, nuclear, etc.)
5. Enable commerce
5.1. Distribute natural resources
5.2. Communication (Internet)
5.3. Transportation
5.3.1. Maintain roads and bridges
5.3.2. Maintain rail
5.3.3. Maintain air ports
5.3.4. Maintain sea ports
6. Social conscientiousness
6.1. Educate youth in math, science, reading, history, and health
6.2. Care for elderly and disabled
6.3. Monitor weather and recover from natural disasters
7. Enforce justice
7.1. Enforce commerce laws
7.1.1. Enforce patent, trademark, and copyright laws
7.1.2. Enforce stock, bond, and finance laws
7.2. Enforce social laws
7.2.1. Enforce rights laws
7.2.2. Enforce murder laws
7.2.3. Enforce injury laws
7.2.4. Enforce property laws
7.3. Enforce environmental laws
7.3.1. Enforce land laws
7.3.2. Enforce water laws
7.3.3. Enforce air and space laws
7.3.4. Enforce wildlife laws
7.4. Enforce 25% citizen taxation laws
7.5. Enforce voting laws
8. Finance government
8.1. Balance budget
8.2. Account for spending
8.3. Report

Please vote this up and maybe we can get someone to listen.

Chosen Answer:

What about the US Olympic teams? They are currently a non-profit and do not receive any government money. I think that the Olympics are a time for the world to come together in sports regardless of what is going on in the world. And plainly, I think the US needs to reassert itself as the world leader in athletics. I think it is important and not too expensive.
by: jwoody88
on: 14th June 11