but...
you lose me (and probably many other FReepers) here: (Ask William a Question: "What would you cut?")
Second, I would remake the tax code to shift the burden of responsibility from the middle-class to the wealthy and large corporations. I would work to eliminate the loop-holes that allow the wealthy and large corporations to circumvent the system and pay little or no taxes. This is unfair. An economic stimulus package should begin with those individuals who would most likely spend the savings from tax breaks. This would spur economic growth. Third, I would prioritize government spending. Just like you and I have a budget for our home. Government should determine what areas are most important and focus our spending on that. My top 4 area would be: 1. Defense spending 2. Education 3. Protecting Social Security 4. Economic Development
-- william coit (wcot@yahoo.com), December 25, 2001.
(I'll post my reply to your answer on that site, if that would be acceptable to you)