So, we can’t tax higher without killing the economy, I agree.
But we can cut spending.
When there is no other choice it will happen, and not until then.
“we can’t tax higher without killing the economy”
You can be forced to overpay for everything so others can get bargain-basement pricing.
Think PPACA, “affordable” housing and college education.
My Democratic friend in a major city just got an “affordable” apartment - his annual costs will be less than my property tax here in Florida.
While your children might have tens of thousands of dollars of student debt, others from poorer backgrounds might graduate with no debt.