Government and Community roles/differences

[Photoguy]

I am starting this thread as an offshoot of Franklin Johnson's "Bible is filled with bigotry".

It seems to me that Government when actively participated in by "The People" is community in action. When people talk about limiting governments role in issues like health care it seems to contradict the idea that communities need to help care for their members. An example is a senior services center funded by a town or county, that is both community and government.
I think the real work is to get people to realize that if there is more active participation Government is part of the community.
Is being politically active in promoting what you believe is important to you, your community and the world at odds with seeking out like minded intentional community or are they symbiotic?

[Lorrie]

I am starting this thread as an offshoot of Franklin Johnson's "Bible is filled with bigotry".

It seems to me that Government when actively participated in by "The People" is community in action. When people talk about limiting governments role in issues like health care it seems to contradict the idea that communities need to help care for their members. An example is a senior services center funded by a town or county, that is both community and government.
I think the real work is to get people to realize that if there is more active participation Government is part of the community.
Is being politically active in promoting what you believe is important to you, your community and the world at odds with seeking out like minded intentional community or are they symbiotic?

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Truckers)
Sales Taxe
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Inc ome Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

I think "we" participate alot!