Once again, I'm amazed at how shortsighted our leaders are when it comes to fiscal responsibility for our nation. Here is a response I received from my Senator, The Honorable Jim Webb after sending him a note several months ago.
Dear Mr. Boyer:
Thank you for contacting my office regarding federal spending and the budget.
The fiscal year 2010 budget was passed against the backdrop of one of the worst recessions in this nation's history and, while imperfect, it reflects that harsh reality. The budget is an important step in reversing the failed economic policies of the past, restoring jobs and a vibrant economy in this nation.
No one is happy with the projected growth of the public debt. But I accept this additional spending and recognize that it is a necessary, short-term evil in the midst of such a severe recession. Put simply, at a time of soaring unemployment, a severe housing crisis, stagnant wages, and business contraction, we cannot restrict critical investments in national defense, education, and other critical areas that will help vulnerable Americans weather this storm.
The deficits called for in this resolution, while necessary in the short-term to combat the recession, are unacceptable over the long-term. As this economy recovers, we should strictly hold the administration to its promise to achieve significant deficit reduction and to move us back toward the surpluses that were achieved during the late 1990s. I believe that over the long run, fiscal discipline and balanced budgets form the best foundation for a strong economic future.
As the U.S. Senate continues to address budget issues, please be assured that your views will be very helpful to me and my staff. I hope that you will continue to share your views with us in the years ahead.
I would also invite you to visit my website at www.webb.senate.gov for regular updates about my activities and positions on matters that are important to Virginia and our nation.
Sincerely,
Jim Webb
United States Senator
With respect sir, why don't you cut some spending instead going along blindly with your party and our President and TRIPLING the deficits in less than 3 months! You are obviously not listening to your constituents by burdening their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with a debt that equals the debt of the previous 42 administrations. Sir, spending in the short term does nothing but increase our debt load. The only thing that will decrease the debt load is to cut spending. Based on this response, I will do my part to vote you out of office come the next election.
Quoting Dave Ramsey, "Live like no one else, so you can live like no one else." It is time to cut up the governments credit cards and put an end to the madness.