There is no concrete evidence of that being a goal with most governments. OTOH, votes and financial "gains" are almost always at the top of the agenda, often at the expense of other "goals".

Anyway, most government or any group/individual do not decide how we live our lives. If they can make it easier, then great. If they make it difficult, we find ways around them. Their opinions/actions is only a problem when it stops us doing what is right for our situations.