Washington sticks its nose into too many things to the detriment of liberty and the economy, but also to the detriment of things it should be doing, such as taking care of federal property.

Our national parks have fallen into disrepair. Roads are crumbling, pipes are leaking, and human waste is spilling onto the ground. That’s because the federal government, while fighting wars around the world, paying for pork-barrel projects, and bailing out private-sector industries, neglects to pay for basic upkeep.