Thank you for your response. I feared I was out of order.

Personally, I confess ignorance about many things. I don't want government intrusion. However, in an economy controlled by a corporate/government alliance, so many people don't have access to basic services. A safety net is essential. Only government can offer that. So I try to make a distinction between my wallet and my personal liberty: government can touch my wallet but must stay out of my house. Does that work? I don't know.

As for hating the Chinese: They're such convenient targets, as per the principle of a common enemy (outsider/scapegoat) uniting your followers.

I appreciate the clarity of your thought. It helps me to examine my own.