Cuts necessary to preserve our republic

Today, I ask, what are you willing to do save our republic? Knowing that America is on the brink of financial disaster, I watch the teachers in Wisconsin refuse to share the pain that many families in Idaho have felt for years. Lost jobs, pay reductions and furlough days are common in today’s economy. Yet, each of us feels the need to defend our entitlements or pay and benefits. Is it beyond our comprehension that we all must be willing to give up a little to save our future?

I was recently asked if I would agree to have my benefits cut. As a senior, I was reluctant to say yes they could cut my Medicare and Social Security. Common sense prevailed and I answered yes. If our economy collapses, then what would be left. My mother taught me that a little less was far better than nothing at all. If our dollar has no value then what good is money.

Please think of our children and our future. Agree to do with less. Raising taxes isn’t the way to solve this problem. Massive spending cuts are the only way to ensure the future of America. We must cut every program, every entitlement and for every government employee, even teachers, cut pay and benefits.

PAM STOUT

Bonners Ferry