What is Big Governent?

Everyday I hear the phrase “Big Government.” Surely if America were polled with the question, “Is big government: (a) good or, (b) bad?” you would get an overwhelming vote. But what does big government really mean? What would need to be cut from societies budgets and oversights to bring “big” down to “right size” government?

I hear many Republicans and Tea Partiers say they would like to see an abolishment of all welfare. “I don't want the government telling me I have to pay for their charity.” It's not a matter of whether it is federal or state charity, it's simply "no." And there is always the examples of those who abuse the system to point how it doesn't work. And the statistics show that they are right. But there is more than one side to blame.

My problem with the term “big government” is how it is used. It is blurted out as political propaganda to the masses with no defined meaning. It is used as an ambiguous big stick to wave around to thump anything that the user of the term dislikes and deems as unnecessary spending or regulation. As if it were a simplistic concept. Yea, I'm against big government!

How can any one person or group of persons decide what is necessary and what is not? Is it right for Republicans to stand and wave it around while they are not in power, yet do nothing to very little about it while they are? I never hear about big government while they are in power. Are all Democrats fiscal non-conservatives? The truth is both parties struggle with cut backs and tax hikes. It is a career jeopardizing job!

I believe the solution is though, that the voting public get off their high horse and start supporting their representatives. And I don't mean vote for them then abandon them. I mean get INVOLVED in the process. Attend the meetings where they say “OK, it will cost $X amount to pay for this service and we can save $X amount to cut on that one”. They are not psychic. Help vote on the options. Be willing to accept the cutbacks in your own services and not just someones else. Be willing to accept the necessary tax hikes when they come around. Accept the fact that your opinion will not always be in the majority. Stop being spoiled whining brats.