Actions In Washington dissilussion Americans, Maureen Ruble
“Remember hearing about “grass-roots” government? The idea was if we kept government closer to the people, we would pay for the projects we deemed necessary. We would know how and where our taxes were being spent. Have you heard that township governments are the most efficient branch of government? It is because we know our elected officials, and we can talk to them about an issue. If their decisions are not popular, they will be voted out the next election”
Government Benefits should be similar to Private Plans, Al Arends.
“Each year our Legislature postpones a decision to address this problem, it makes the problem bigger. With the state facing a possible $7 billion shortfall in revenue, we will have to have the best financial people representing us as legislators.”
Hometown Solutions Drive Rural Prosperity, Matt Benda
“Government certainly can do good, but it cannot always do the most good. Institution building should not be confused with community building. We should place more confidence in our local networks and end our obsession with “gaming” the treadmill system. The on-going effects of the great recession will certainly threaten the social and economic fabric as we know it. As a community, we must think long term, not rely on the short-term models currently being offered by the state and federal government”
Are you sick of politics and backroom deals? Ken Petersen
“The debt snowball keeps on rolling and growing. The federal public debt, which was $6.3 trillion ($56,000 per household) when President Obama entered office amid an economic crisis, totals $8.2 trillion ($72,000 per household) today, and is headed toward $20.3 trillion (more than $170,000 per household) in 2020, according to CBCYs deficit estimates.
It’s time to reload with politicians who aren’t making back-room deals, growing government and putting our children further in debt.”
