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Posted 07/13/2011 6:39 pm
I think that you are right about that, Hock. I see really big problems in the same way as I would facing the problem of a large meteor coming towards the Earth. The farther away it is when we take action against it, the smaller the force can be and still deflect it from hitting us. The longer we wait, however, the more force is needed and the smaller the deflection is that results from our action. Clearly, doing a little ASAP is at least as good as, if not better than, waiting until the last minute and then going all out.
Like you, I believe that there are solutions that can be used to solve our huge debt and spending problems over time. We really do not need to solve it quickly but we do need to establish a process whereby it will become solved over time. Whether or not this can be done in a politically acceptable way is something that no one knows. I hope that this would be the case but am afraid that it isn't.
While we are currently facing some huge financial problems, this could also be seen as an opportunity to make some good long-range changes that would lead to a sustainable financial future for us, our families, and for future generations of Americans. Hopefully, enough people who are involved in creating the solutions that we need will also see the opportunity here and take advantage of them.
Like you, I believe that there are solutions that can be used to solve our huge debt and spending problems over time. We really do not need to solve it quickly but we do need to establish a process whereby it will become solved over time. Whether or not this can be done in a politically acceptable way is something that no one knows. I hope that this would be the case but am afraid that it isn't.
While we are currently facing some huge financial problems, this could also be seen as an opportunity to make some good long-range changes that would lead to a sustainable financial future for us, our families, and for future generations of Americans. Hopefully, enough people who are involved in creating the solutions that we need will also see the opportunity here and take advantage of them.
