BUDGET BATTLE IN WISCONSIN

As I watched a news report yesterday about the ongoing budget battle in Wisconsin, where protesters were marching around the state capital, it struck me just how brave the state politicians in Wisconsin are.  In the face of massive protests they have chosen to ignore what some would consider political self destruction and instead have taken a stand to address the issue of out of control deficit spending.  I won't go in to what is fair or unfair about budget cuts, that is a pointless and endless debate.  The cold hard facts are, Wisconsin, along with most of the states of the nation, simply does not have the revenue necessary to fund unlimited entitlement programs for its' citizens.  We find ourselves in such dire straits as a nation, due to the simple fact that we've long ignored the problem of federal and state governments spending way more than they take in.  I say "BRAVO!" to the politicians with enough courage to finally address the issue.

No, the solution is not without consequences, the budget cuts will hurt some more than others.  However, it is something that has to be done and the sooner the better.  As I watched the protesters in Wisconsin, I couldn't help but wonder how many of them would be willing to have their taxes increased by the amount it would take to fund all the entitlements and programs they're protesting for?  My guess would be very few, if any.  Wake up people!  If you constantly spend more money than you take in, you're going to wind up in financial disaster.  It's the same for federal and state governments.  They have to make cuts and we'll just have to live with it.  Better to spend your time in a more productive manner.  If you're not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.