Elon Musk, known for his bold opinions and futuristic ventures, recently made a statement that got a lot of people talking. He compared the government to the DMV, saying “The government is the DMV at scale. How much DMV do you want? That’s the question people should ask themselves.”

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Musk was actually replying to a sarcastic tweet that said:

“We need to force Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett to sell off their companies and give the proceeds to Kamala Harris, so she can better allocate that capital to the people who need it most. Government is the best capital allocator.”

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When Musk asks, “How much DMV do you want?” he’s unsarcastically asking people to think about how much government they really want in their lives. Just like the DMV is more often than not slow and frustrating, the government as a whole can be the same way, but on a bigger scale. Do people want more government, even if it means dealing with more of the same problems we see at the DMV?

For a lot of people, the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) is the perfect example of how government can be inefficient. It’s the place where you go to renew your license, register your car, or take a driving test, and it’s known for long lines, confusing steps, and not-so-friendly service. Because of this, the DMV has become a go-to joke and a symbol of everything that’s frustrating about dealing with government offices.

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When Musk draws this parallel, he’s tapping into a widespread sentiment. Most of us have heard stories of frustrating experiences at the DMV, and these stories have become almost universal. The DMV experience is an easy metaphor for how some people view the government as a whole.

Others, however, argue that even though the government isn’t perfect, it plays a key role in ensuring that basic needs and services are met for everyone. Things like public education, health care, infrastructure, social security, emergency response systems, clean air and water, etc.

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Interestingly, not everyone has a terrible experience with the DMV. For example, one person shared under Musk’s response: “I gotta say, I had a really good experience renewing my license in person. I booked an appointment online, showed up at that time, and was out of there in 10 minutes. Well done Houston DMV. I realize that’s not par for the course though.”

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