Originally Posted by 10fords

I consider a social program to be something that attempts to influence or control the way you live your life. If I dont want to go to a public park or a public library I don't have to. My water comes from my well, my sewage goes into my septic tank, my trash is collected by a private hauler, and my fire dept is all volunteer(of which I am a member). VA healthcare, of which I am also a member but CHOOSE not to use because I prefer the insurance I pay for , is not a right. It is earned. I agree that everyone from the president on down to the pages are OUR public servants, but they seem to have forgotten this. The government has gotten to the point where they not only want to control every aspect of our lives, but they want us to pay them to do it while they live in the lap of luxury. Now don't take this the wrong way Rich, but what do you do for a living? If you are a Govt employee, or a community organizer, I can understand your point of view. FWIW- I am a self employed Electrical contractor so you can understand my point of view.