Are Democrats right about Government control?

I'm starting to think that in 1, maybe 2, generations the majority of the population will
be OK with being told what to do, as long as they are provided basic needs, like Food,
housing, and health care. I think many people will give up, and give in, to the government
control, that many of us are fighting against. As a baby boomer, I have never received
unemployment, food stamps, or anything else I didn't work for. I believe the majority of
kids in school now, that don't have parents that help them, will be dumbed down to the
point of letting the Government control their lives, much like China.

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MistyCee

With all due respect, I think you're oversimplifying things by implying that this is a Democrat issue. Republicans have, at least until recently, participated, along with Democrats, in the debate and compromised about the extent of the proper role of Government with regard to providing services to the governed in exchange for their consent.

It may sound odd, but without rational and at least moderately well intentioned public servants talking sincerely and being willing to compromise and actively find common ground, I think our country will deteriorate and get worse. Democrats haven't historically been angels for sure, but I worry that the let's burn down the house Republican crowd's increasing influence will also encourage more of the same from those wanting to burn it down from the left as well as the right.