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CHANGE: Faith In Government Erodes. About 45 percent think government is a threat to personal li?

By Glenn Reynolds

CHANGE: Faith In Government Erodes.

About 45 percent think government is a threat to personal liberty. Only 3 percent of those polled said the government did not need major reform. The recession and the cumulative impact of TARP, the auto bailout, the stimulus plan, and the health-care legislation on public psychology have been ?substantial.? In one survey, 50 percent now say they would prefer a smaller government with fewer services, and 39 percent a larger government with more services. The number preferring smaller government has risen dramatically since President Obama took office. The belief that government is doing too many things that are better left to individuals and businesses has also risen.

Well, I certainly feel that way.

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