Great Comment On "The Business Of Government"

A faithful reader has sent a pertinent comment on the previous "Business of Government" post.  Well said, faithful reader.  Thank you!
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There are no purely Capitalist or Socialist societies in this world.  The most efficient economies seek to have a blend where business delivers more narrowly defined goods and services to individuals and profit is the driving force. 

But, some things, mainly services (police, fire, highways, sanitation, education, etc.), do not lend themselves well to any business models.  These services are necessary in every community and intended to serve the needs of the entire community rather than individuals.  These services do not lend themselves well to any business model where profit is the driving force. 

This is where government fills the gap.  Government takes on services that do not work well under a business model.  Sure, it's inefficient.  But public"CEO's " (read: Mayor, Superintendent, City Council, Board of Education) regularly answer to the public.  No business could ever consider utilizing "a business model" where the public (the customers) decide what they are going to pay and what kind of services they are going to receive.

Amen