The control of the people, even by elitists, in this country, is achieved by having elections. You can argue, and I won’t dispute it, that money, lies, manipulation of facts, and character assassination is/are frequently used to get votes. Elections, however, where a voter CHOOSES to vote for an individual, is what chooses what our government will be. The results may or may not be good for the people, but, they choose. The limits that these governments have are directly proportional to the educated participation of the electorate and, the constant supervision of those that believe that because they got elected can do whatever they want. I’ve always believed that NO ONE wants an excess of government. Just enough to keep us safe and accommodating to our needs.

Okay, you are not an anarchist. I didn’t label you. Thanks for that clarification. It was more of a question by me than a statement, but, you are a conservative, right leaning, citizen, right? So, let me ask you, what do you think of the EPA, the WHO, abortion, gun control, conservation laws, and treatment of illegal aliens? Because, in my book, many people want to live their lives in a cocoon where they don’t care about their neighbors. They just, and I quote, “don’t want the State to tell me how I should live my life, so long as I am harming no one.”

And no, I don’t believe “ that there are only two sides in this issue: total submission/dependency or total anarchy?” and I never said that. I notice you project to conclusions that are not what I’ve written (I do that too, sometimes 🤣 I’ve also noted that the minute you saw my opinion and you didn’t like them, you went straight to character assassination instead of refuting them with facts. It seemed that you dismissed me and my opinions because I’m a dumb blond woman that should stay away from politics. I’m going to borrow from your book and say you are a misogynist.

I think it was Johnson that told mothers they didn't need a father in the house, the government would pickup the tab.that was some of the early stages of the demise of America. when family was devalued.

Look to me, you are putting the cart before the horse. Government stepped in BECAUSE those cities were out of control. However, in what form did they step in? Bigger police forces? More funds for education? Fighting poverty? More employment? Higher minimum wages? Fairer voter participation?
Those family units that are virtually non-existent are a huge problem. I agree, but, without Big Government, how do you propose we deal with it? And before you say there’s too much red tape and waste of resources (and I agree with that), remember, nothing is perfect but something has to be done. Individual help is needed but it’s nowhere enough. Government help has to be.

Tavern ham? They have so many varieties of ham, but I've never heard of tavern ham.

I believe your area has the best bologna, both Lebanese and others. I remember chowing down on Shafer's while visiting Easton long ago.

Now there's something hearty on a cold night I like to make mine in a large enameled cast iron pot. Towards the end wrap pastry dough around the pot and replace the lid. Insert into oven until your rolls are brown.