This role makes the family, rather than the individual, the basic building block of society. When families are strong and prosperous, democracy and economic enterprise flourish. The right to freedom illustrates that people are not mere objects of political manipulation, but they are agents responsible for their own destiny. The right to own property, and the principle of reward for work performed, also create economic prosperity, by creating incentive, hope and opportunity for people to pursue their goals, express their individual capabilities and achieve their own potential. Adherence of elected representatives to the protection of the above fundamental rights supersedes, in case of conflict, any obligation to represent the opinions of the majority of their constituents.
Government has a tendency to grow .
No matter which Party is in power, well meaning politicians tend to create new and lengthy legislation which normally adds to existing legislation. Furthermore, politicians tend to alleviate their responsibilities by creating Agencies, Boards and Commissions and delegating their responsibilities to bureaucrats who have no accountability to the people. In addition, once government undertakes an activity, it is seldom terminated.