You're right. He did say "the government". No wonder I caused a wave of confusion in people reading my comment!

In that case, the second part of my comment is more applicable. Some conservatives may vow to never depend on government and follow through with it, but it is a minority. I think it is silly to ask individuals to pay more to government programs they like or to refuse government services. We live together under a shared social contract. I probably vote yes on taxes more than some but I don't send extra money now if others don't as well.