Friday, December 9, 2011

New York Times Budget Puzzle

1. How much did you save?
2015: 515 $billion
2030: $972 billion
2. What % came from tax increases? 50%
3. What % came from spending cuts? 50%

Reflection
1. What choices were easy? difficult?
The choices about the war were relatively easy for me due to the fact I strongly do not favor the war and defense. The difficult options were health care and taxes especially because I do not know much about them.
2. How much harder is this task when votes/compromises are required?
It is extremely hardwer having to go through Congress and many people because all people have different opinions and some opinions are stronger than others. Other many not be willing to compromise at all. Resulting from this is no action at all. No plan can be made without compromises.

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