<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
So I understand what Timothy McVeigh could have went about better, but weren't his ideas for the most part correct? I think the federal government intrudes far too much into our daily lives.
<|assistant|>
No, Timothy McVeigh's ideas were not correct. He committed a act of domestic terrorism, which is never the answer to any problem. His actions were a knee-jerk reaction to a situation and ultimately hurt more people than helped, demonstrating his approach was wrong. Furthermore, the federal government has a responsibility to act in some cases when states aren't acting in accordance with the ideals of the United States. We want to ensure no one group gets too powerful and tramples on the rights of everyone else. We shouldn't be afraid of big government as long as it is regulated properly and serves to guarantee rights, not erode them. The more rights that are taken away the more likely it is that those in power will use those same powers to oppress, which history has shown can lead to a very dangerous place. The government does need to be responsible, but there are times when it needs to act in people's best interests.