Hard Choices

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that inflation has become a part of our everyday life. Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that unemployment is strangling our country and the lives of the American People. Unless you have been living under a rock, then you know that our Country is facing hard choices.

It is time for our elected leaders to stop sitting on their hands. It is time that our elected leaders step up and make the hard choices that may stop our slow spiral downward. If you take the time to talk with the everyday American, you may realize that common sense must prevail, if we are to save our economy and our country.

The first step must be to STOP SPENDING. If most American Families have done this, then so should our government. Second, Congressional leaders, past and present should give up their salaries and their pensions. Let's get real, none of them are poor or economically strapped for cash. If their were, then they wouldn't have been able to run for political office.

Next, then out the top heavy offices of the government. We don't need to pay high salaries to political appointees. How many managers do the various offices really need? Freeze salaries of government employees, until the economy turns around and we are moving in the right direction.

Now, we have to address the Welfare Rolls. We constantly hear how the government is going to cut Medicare and Social Security, but we never hear them address the welfare rolls. It is time that hard choices be made. Time limits must be set, without loop holes. Two years and you are off for good. That is enough time to learn a trade, skill or advanced education. Two years to teach someone to reach out an grab opportunity. Welfare does nothing but degrade our people and our country. It puts limits on individuals and our country. This will take strong leadership but is the right thing to do.

We must bring back our industry to our Country. If a company or corporation says that they are an American Company, then over 50% of their goods must be produced in this country. If not, then they should pay a higher tax to sell their goods or services to the American People. If the other countries don't like it, then too damn bad! We must be concerned about our citizens first and foremost.

At one time America was seen as a beacon of light. Our so called leaders have let this light dim to the point of it blinking out. How can we be a world leader, if we continue to let our citizens flounder? We must look to the past to find our future. We can not be afraid of what the world things of us. We must rebuild our country and we must do it soon.