When I was younger, I saw some things as a sort of compensation for being subjected to government. "At least we have NASA."
As I matured, I came to realize that it's poor compensation because it's worse than the alternative.
NASA works harder to keep humans trapped on Earth than to explore space. That doesn't mean I think you're wrong if you get excited about a NASA mission. It's still compensating for the bother of tolerating government.
In a way.
I'd say the same about roads, a "justice" [sic] system, social safety nets, "security", etc. If you feel you've been compensated in some way with these things, I'm not going to attack you for it. Unless you fight to keep government because of something like this. Or try to force them on me and prevent me from seeking my own alternatives. Then, I will oppose you on that topic.
I'd gladly give up every single thing I get in "compensation" for government if government would go away. Liberty is superior, and government and liberty are mutually exclusive.
