Myth: a good government is that which takes care of the physical and social needs of its citizens.
Truth: The founders believed that a good government was one that protected the freedoms of its people and ensured that they were given justice. They understood that the needs of the people were best met by the people themselves, not government. Where individuals and families could not take care of themselves, charities could take up the slack. If government did need to step in, the government closest to the problem (town, or possibly state) was best able to handle the situation.
