All of the founders recognized that the federal government should be very small (and rightfully so).

That's some revisionist bullshit gaslighting. Remember Federalist vs. Anti-Federalists? You're just speaking code for your errant belief you should be able to act with impunity. If you wanted to govern yourself without interference you should have stayed the fuck out of the union. Now that you're part of it, you have to cede some sovereignty and abide by its laws. You don't get to have your cake and eat it too. Grow up.

Libertarians fuck off. I'll meet you somewhat regarding the abuse of the interstate commerce clause. It was unfortunate that ruling (I don't recall the case name) was made just to fix a temporary problem.