I think that framing is close. One side doesn't think the government can do better. I'm usually in that camp. I don't think the federal government can do better. It is too far from the voters for oversight. The country is too big and diverse for what it is trying to do.
My dream government is that of Switzerland, which keeps the purse close to the people.
My dream government is that of Switzerland, which keeps the purse close to the people.