We believe in limited government that is accountable to the people.
A limited government that is accountable to the people is deeply rooted in the foundational principles of the United States. The vision of our Founding Fathers was to create a government that serves the people, not a bloated bureaucracy that burdens them. The current state of our federal and state governments, however, reflects a departure from this vision. The federal government, in particular, has grown excessively large and overburdened, with layers of bureaucracy that could easily be trimmed by 75% without sacrificing the core functions that truly serve the people. This overexpansion leads to inefficiency, waste, and a government that is more concerned with sustaining itself than with serving its people. The hard-earned tax dollars of the American people should be used to fund a government that is leaner, more efficient, and more focused on delivering essential services. By dramatically reducing the size of the government, we can ensure that it is more accountable to the people and more responsive to their needs.
At the state level, the situation is similarly problematic. State governments across the country have also grown far too large, often engaging in projects that do not serve the best interests of the people. These projects, frequently tied to broader agendas that are disconnected from the will of the people, result in wasteful spending that places an unnecessary tax burden on residents. By trimming down state governments by at least 75%, we can alleviate this tax burden and redirect resources towards initiatives that genuinely benefit the people. Moreover, a smaller, more efficient state government would be better positioned to respond to the needs of its people, rather than being bogged down by the weight of unnecessary bureaucratic functions. This streamlining would not only improve the efficiency of state governments but also restore a greater degree of accountability and trust between the government and the governed.
The principles of limited government are enshrined in the United States Constitution, which was designed to prevent the kind of government overreach we see today. The Constitution outlines enumerated powers, clearly specifying the functions of the federal government and reserving all other powers to the states or the people. This framework was intended to keep the federal government from becoming too big and too powerful, a safeguard further reinforced by the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. These branches are equipped with checks and balances to ensure that no single branch can dominate the others. Additionally, the Bill of Rights explicitly limits the government's power over individual liberties, protecting Americans from governmental overreach. By adhering to these constitutional principles, we can return to a system of governance that is truly limited, accountable, and in service of the people, rather than a self-serving entity that overextends its reach at the expense of its people.