History and modern economic data indicate that smaller governments allow for more economic growth. Small, limited government is also the type of government created by our founders, as evidenced by our founding documents. Today, however, government is so large that a return to small government may no longer be feasible - at least not in the short term or even a generation - but some restriction and reduction in size and cost of government is necessary if it is going to be able to focus on its proper duties and if we are not to drown in debt. This episode discusses the affect government growth has on the economy and on viability of our nation.