Is Governmental Intervention the way to go?

The debate over government control has been a highly discussed topic for decades and even centuries. In some cases rising against the government and creating change for the betterment of you and loved ones around you can be revolutionary. After all, our great American country was founded and created by individuals who were upset with the state of their homeland’s government. They wanted a better life and did whatever they could to achieve it. On the other hand some believe the government is a greedy, corrupt system that really does not have the people in which they govern best interests at heart. Hopefully one day the world will be able to find the balance of the self-propelled dreams of the people while utilizing the assistance and presence of the government.

There are some individuals out there who will never believe government is the right choice for their particular goals or beliefs. In today’s society, especially in America, it is becoming more and more difficult for citizens to trust those in charge of the leadership in the country. Elections now are filed with petty games, cheap shots at the other nominees, and amazing promises the candidates make have no chance of ever being fulfilled. Americans feel like they have been cheated or lead on by these people who are supposed to be working for us and making our lives and American dreams more attainable. Another reason people are having a difficult time trusting their leaders are because of the conspiracies and events that are questionable throughout history. Events like 9/11 and the JFK assassination are constantly brought up as cover-ups and inside jobs. It is hard for working class citizens who love their country so much to believe their government is capable of such horrible things just for the sake of collecting money. This is the reason why individuals choose to ask questions, get petitions signed, and attempt to make our leaders accountable for their actions. People like Sameer Parekh in “Politics for the really cool” by Josh McHugh have taken matters into their own hands by creating a business that will work against traditional governmental agencies. These people are tired of listening to what the high and mighty officials have to say. They want the leaders to really hear their ideas and needs.

On this particular issue I stand in the middle. I do not like idea of always relying on the government to control my income, the direction of my schooling, or even how I get healthcare. On the flipside of that, however, I understand that without some kind of government or controlling party, people would not be held accountable for their actions which in turn affect everybody. Citizens should be able to be in control of their personal lives and the dreams the want to achieve with the help, not hindrance, of their government. While I do not by any means enjoy the constant bombardment of people asking me to sign petitions for various reasons, I applaud these people because they are taking a stand for what they believe in, no matter how much they are ignored or shot down. Even though this debate will continue to be fought, government needs to find balance between working for its people and keeping its country safe. This is the only way it will ever succeed and fulfill the role for which it was created.