If the government was not actively seeking to profit from the citizenry it would probably be a really nice thing to have. The state does provide services, But one needs to reach a point of desperation to realize them. Whether anyone uses the services the government provides is not a qualification for payment of those services. Imagine if all those services were free and available to anyone? Obviously being independent of government is the most comfortable position, But it is a fight to reach that point, And most people actually never will. People open up and love each other unconditionally when they have all their needs met. The sustainability of this prosperity is the limit of how long this unconditional love can exist, Because all humans are inherently self interested, And only people who are dependent on others for resources will sacrifice themselves to preserve those resources.