text: why do free people want their government to rule their lives?  when does it stop? more and more i see people complaining "why doesn't the government do something about _____ ?"  it seems that more and more, people want to use government to subvert the free market and individual liberty to bend others to their will.  whether it's katrina refugees demanding cheques from fema (tax money) for housing or businesses using eminent domain to acquire real estate for below market price, it seems that government is becoming bigger and more powerful.  when does the line get drawn and what can people do to take back their freedom? never.  there are many people (and the media like to keep pushing this too) that basically do not want to do anything for themselves.  they want a life of ease and comfort.  they also want a country that denies its roots (especially its religious roots)  how can we stop it.  vote the right people in office.  i will not say which party, because i have seen the right person from both parties.  a voter must be informed.  the hard part is getting the information and making sure it is actually trustworthy (and not just some hype so the politician can get elected)