The document discusses two opposing views on the role of government and taxes. One view favors smaller government with lower taxes, less spending and laws, which allows for more freedom, money, and choice. The other view prefers larger government with higher taxes and more spending on social programs to promote fairness and entitlements. The key debate is around how much power and control individuals or government should have over the economy and society.

1. The idea of Government The Responsibility of ALL CITIZENS

2. Politics is the Science of Government Politics = Economics + Integrity Integrity = Character + Morality Character = Doing what is right Morality = Not doing what is wrong

3. 2 Views Trust individuals Capitalism Money Entrepreneurs Employees Government Control Socialism Entitlements Union Bosses Unions

4. Freedom Means Choices More money means more choices Less money means less choices Lower Taxes = Higher standard of living Higher Taxes = Lower standard of living Greater freedom = Greater wealth Less freedom = Greater poverty

5. 0% 100% taxes freedom slave 40% We here in the US work from January to May for the Government! At the rate we are going now, we will be working for the Government ALL YEAR!

6. Bigger Government More Taxes More Laws More Spending Less Money Less Choice Less Freedom NO Responsibility SLAVERY

7. Smaller Government Less Taxes Less Laws Less Spending More Money More Choices More Freedom Total Responsibility FREEDOM

8. 2 World Views Man in Control Liberal (Groups) More Government More Taxes Weak Defense Diverse Lifestyles No Responsibility Fairness Entitled Right God in Control Conservative (Individual) Less Government Less Taxes Strong Defense Traditional Family Responsibility Risk Reward Build