The simple answer is we need a Revolution now (it would be nice if it was bloodless but I fear that would be impossible).
Government is there to protect and serve the people and not to interfere unduly in citizens everyday lives.
Have a read of Vernon Coleman's excellent book "Bloodless Revolution" or even "2020" - the latter contains his predictions for 2020 - I fear he may well be correct.
It's too late to go tinkering around at the edges - the only way to get radical change is action by the people.