It’s no secret that the government’s attempts at regulation have created myriad problems. From increased government debt to lack of financial freedom, the issue of ‘big government’ is one that’s deeply debated and often misunderstood. Yet, it’s time we look at the deeper implications of these regulations and decide if they are really solving the problems they set out to address. Throughout history, the greatest leaps of human progress have come as a result of individual freedom, not central control.