We Need Limited Government

While observing what the federal government has done over the last months of the Bush Administration and the first month of the Obama Administration, I am reminded of the famous quote from the movie, "Cool Hand Luke", "What we have here is a failure to communicate". It is really more accurate to say, "What we have here is a failure to understand and comprehend". Because, based upon their actions both of these leaders are ignoring the wise words of our nations forefathers.

Our forefathers fully understood by limiting the power and size of our government, citizens would be empowered to pursue their inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson recognized the importance of limited government as can be seen in his First Inaugural address that he delivered on March 4, 1801.

If we expect to dig ourselves out of this economic downturn and spurn economic growth, private sector innovation and promote small business then we have got to stop the overreach and power grab of our federal government.