The state in which I now live, Georgia and Arkansas my home state have a common
problem. Specifically, how to fund the repairs necessary on the states highway system.
It seems to me both states now basically conservative controlled at the state house level
recognize the need for more money to take care of highways. And in both states from what I read
the path they seem to be on is to raise the money by increasing "fees" And both general assemblies
seem to be saying that is not a tax increase.
My question is: how far can you promise smaller government and fund what the average citizen expects from
both the state and the Federal Government?
Frankly, I agree it is a real problem as our infrastructure is in bad shape country wide and
while making government smaller seems to be a good idea, how is it possible actually?
With our population getting older and roads so crowded I see no way to keep up the highways
without a lot more money spent.
I doubt if any conservative agrees with me, but I say, cut the defense budget, I see several ways to do so,
and increase the highway money.
It is easy to say we should cut the Federal budget, quite another thing to do so. Ronald Reagan
not once reduced the budget.
problem. Specifically, how to fund the repairs necessary on the states highway system.
It seems to me both states now basically conservative controlled at the state house level
recognize the need for more money to take care of highways. And in both states from what I read
the path they seem to be on is to raise the money by increasing "fees" And both general assemblies
seem to be saying that is not a tax increase.
My question is: how far can you promise smaller government and fund what the average citizen expects from
both the state and the Federal Government?
Frankly, I agree it is a real problem as our infrastructure is in bad shape country wide and
while making government smaller seems to be a good idea, how is it possible actually?
With our population getting older and roads so crowded I see no way to keep up the highways
without a lot more money spent.
I doubt if any conservative agrees with me, but I say, cut the defense budget, I see several ways to do so,
and increase the highway money.
It is easy to say we should cut the Federal budget, quite another thing to do so. Ronald Reagan
not once reduced the budget.