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Old 04-16-2009, 07:26 AM   #37
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Many states have balanced budget amendments and there is no reason the Federal government could not have the same or similar constraints put upon it with allowances for national security etc. built in.

Why do we never hear about employees of federal, state and local governments taking cuts? The wage and benefits comparison has changed pretty radically in the past 10 years in comparison to the private sector. Forcing this issue would also put pressure on lawmakers from a different perspective.... the 30% of people in this country who are employed by one of these entities.

When you add the 30% to those who get benefits from the government you have a voting majority i.e. employees + beneficiaries = a voting block that can keep electing folks who preserve their place at the trough to be fed by tax $$. Not a good sign for the future.
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