Government Shutdown 2015

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(09-24-2015, 12:49 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: I know your also concerned about the size of the fed gov.  That's why I don't understand the uproar by the media and general public over the shutdown.   It should be the starting point .  If this 15% isnt essential then let them go.     If that means the fed can't manage parks then let the state's  take over that responsibility.    

Personally I would like to see a 25% haircut.   That would put us on the right track.

GOP should shut it down then go to the people and explain why we don't need the 15%.   Change the media narrative.   No one wants wasted money.

There is already a 25% cut underway in Major Commands. Also government employees have been subjected to furloughs (had to take one day a week off without pay) and shutdowns. Even as a federal Employee I too look to reduce government spending; however, shutting down the government is not the prudent answer.

I am one of the lucky ones. I have supplemental income; however, for many this is their only form of income and they cannot apply for unemployment while out of work.