GOP, Democrats
The excellent Nov. 2 article ("A Once Frugal GOP Loosens Grip on Wallet") makes it all too clear that both major parties are pushing the growth of our government. It should open the eyes of Americans who are opposed to big government, yet who keep voting Republican and then wonder why government keeps getting bigger. They should realize that their only hope lies in third parties, particularly the Libertarian Party.

BRADLEY BOBBS
Van Nuys