big government

Richard Mouw 4-06-2017

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In short, I find myself quickly going beyond the limits set by those who speak most loudly about “getting the government out of our lives.”

I acknowledge, of course, that there are legitimate arguments that can — and should — be carried on about many specifics. When can a given service be most effectively provided by non-government groups and agencies? When does a top-heavy governmental bureaucracy itself become a detriment to the common good? These are important questions that must debated.

the Web Editors 10-28-2011

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Charles Gutenson 9-29-2010
Ah, the evils of "social justice"!
Jim Wallis 4-14-2010
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Phil A. Buster 4-01-2010

Leaders of both parties in the House of Representatives hailed the passage of landmark legislation on Tuesday that rejects bipartisanship once and for all.

Charles Gutenson 3-16-2010

In a recent Family Research Council e-mail, in an article titled, "Rev. Wallis: Wolf in Shepard's [sic] Clothing?" Tony Perkins aligned himself with Fox News commentator Glenn Beck's recent attacks. Perkins said:

My measure of a good State of the Union address is whether or not I am able to stay awake through to the end.