Quote Originally Posted by Accidental Ajarn
who should decide what you have for dinner tonight? Yourself or the government?
Using this analogy, I would have to say the government as headed up by my wife. Why? She is the chief cook and bottle washer.

To answer as it relates to the intent of your question, I should decide what I want to eat, not the government. Why? I have individual tastes and I know what I can afford. It will be hamburger if I have to borrow money to have Fillet Mignon. I.e. individual fiscal responsibility.