Limited Government and Unicorns

When I was a small child, I believed in Unicorns. Being that I was from the country, what could be better than a horse that could spear you with a sharp horn projecting from it's own forehead? I know, not the typical reason people like Unicorns. But, then again, I have never been your typical person.

During the majority of my adult life, I believed in a concept called limited government. This being the form of government where our elected officials actually serve our interests and the State is held in check by the Constitution. In striving for this idea of limited government, I supported libertarian candidates that best represented my believes. Plain and simple, if they advocated for government growth and expansion, I was against them.

Now that I am getting close to middle age, I have come to a profound conclusion. Unicorns may very well be real and limited government is a myth! After all, if limited government was a realistic possibility, the State would not have grown as powerful as it has and we would not be in our current situation.

After many years of supporting libertarian candidates, I have finally realized that I have done nothing but waste my time in a futile attempt. The few electoral successes that I have experienced have resulted in no increase in my own freedom. No matter who has been placed into office at any level, the State has continued to grow and expand at our expense.

Many may criticize my choice to withdraw from this system, but it is my choice. However, when you consider the make-up of our system, not participating makes perfect sense. Would you ask a child to choose which physically abusive parent he or she wants to remain living with? Would you choose which burglar would be allowed to rob your home on a daily basis? Hopefully, you would answer no to both. So, why should I be expected to continue choosing which criminal will be allowed to control my life?

I am a responsible, grown adult and only I know what is best for me. The idea of giving consent to the State to control my life just makes no sense. Instead of continuing this game of politics, I will continue on the path of finding ways to expand my liberty and enjoyment of life on my own at the expense of no one but myself.

This path will not be without obstacles. At times, it most likely will bring me into conflict with the State and the established powers. When this occurs, I will have to choose the most appropriate course of action to take. Of course, once one gets a taste of freedom, one rarely wishes to give it up. So, the eventual outcome may not be pleasant to some. But, that is my choice and mine alone to make.

So, while others will continue to fight for this mythological concept of limited government, I will be living my life on my own terms. On my path, I may even spend time looking for the Unicorns I loved as a child. At least that will be a far more worthwhile pursuit than continuing the illusion that the State has my best interests at heart.