Righting the ship is necessary
To the Editor:
Since adolescence, I have stood for the principles and platform of the Republican Party, especially in the area of fiscal restraint. I watched as several previous administrations bloated the national budget — recently by $2 trillion annually.
Fiscal responsibility was ignored as many raided the “pork barrel,” spending our children’s heritage and shackling them with debt that could render our nation insolvent.
During the Biden years, money was printed to meet every conceivable desire, bringing the debt to $36 trillion. Several congressmen have pleaded for fiscal restraint to no avail. Finally, President Trump serves as the “Man in the Arena,” leading the effort to fix the problem, and for that, he is cussed, threatened and berated almost continually by people who apparently have little concern about the problems that plague us. The goal is a balanced budget and a vibrant economy — things that strengthen the United States.
Raising four great-grandchildren, a balanced budget is not optional; to meet the needs of these precious kids, we deny ourselves some of the pleasures of “retirement.” So far, it is working, and we are blessed. (Philippians 4:11) But, I still wonder why any American, knowing the state of affairs, doesn’t want things trimmed down. What part of “necessary” don’t they understand? What part of fiduciary responsibility can we ignore? Sooner or later, there will come a Day of Reckoning.
I have watched as Democratic politicians have criticized persons involved in this “work to right the ship.” Perhaps they think this will enamor them in the eyes of the voters in 2026. I believe most Americans have enough common sense to read this for what it is — a tantrum of a spoiled group who have had their way, dragging the country down in the process — and who have no appreciation for those who honestly pledge to “protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Budgetary restraint is part of the process.
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