Deficit? Solved!
Hey guys, thanks to the New York Times, I’ve totally solved the deficit! You’re welcome.
Seriously though, this tool isn’t perfect, but it’s a good exercise and makes clear some of the painful choices we may face in the future. If you follow the link above, you’ll find mine. I’m sure no one will be surprised that I opted to cut military spending while leaving most social services alone, or that I opted for some tax increases.
The truth about me is that I’m a fiscal conservative in the sense that I do believe we should spend less when we can, and that taxes are necessary for a civilized society but shouldn’t be any higher than necessary.
I also believe there are things that government can and should administer. Infrastructure, health care, and funding for education and scientific research are just a few things that I believe really do benefit everyone in the long run. Likewise, a national defense is a necessity, but we should be more sparing in its use.
So there’s nothing really mind-blowing here, but the tool got me thinking about it, and I thought I’d share. That’s largely the point of it, I think.
