Why is it easy to demonize the government?

It's easy to demonize the government because most people don't understand what government agencies actually do. They operate with only a vague sense of government functions and often assume their tax dollars are being wasted. This knowledge gap leads citizens to support cutting government programs like foreign aid without fully comprehending their purpose or impact. The disconnect between public perception and government reality creates an environment where criticism of government spending finds easy traction among taxpayers who feel disconnected from how their money is being utilized.