It would be interesting to see what would happen if congress were at some point to pass a law (and a President sign it into effect) requiring that at a minimum, 75% of government spending be allocated to those who the spending is supposed to benefit...

Right now, something like 20% makes it to the poor huddled masses with 80% going to finance the bureaucracy...

Imagine the supply-side engine that would be unleashed if so many bureaucrats had to find work in the private sector!

Sure, for a while unemployment spending would go up...But then, as they were forced to fine real work, there would be expanded tax rolls, and a much smaller government to support. And what do you know: A balanced budget, along with greater spending on those who truly need it--including the unemployed government workers themselves...

Lets call it the Efficiency in Government Spending Act of 2005...Call your congressman now...Maybe it could be an amendment to the constitution...How can any government program be justified as good for the general welfare of the country if less than 75% of the funds spent never make it to those it is intended to help...Ok, lets start small and go for 50%!

I have a dream...

Scott Evil