Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if Grover Norquist got his way and our government, through lack of taxation, became small enough "to drown in a bathtub"? I've always thought this country as the Republicans would have it wouldn't be fit to live in.
I have never complained about paying my taxes because I've always known that there is a price to be paid to live in a civilized society. I can't say I go out of my way to pay as much as possible but I don't whine when I do have to cough up a few bucks for the common good.
So, creative writers (PBJ Diddy, this has your name all over it) free-associate. Use this diary to tell a story. It might start something like this....
Once upon a time, the Republicans got their way and our country was "privatized". This much-anticipated action was greeted with cheers at first but it quickly became apparent there would be many unintended consequences.....