First, they want freedom, opportunity, prosperity, low taxes and non-intrusive government, and, second, they want a lot of government programs that provide significant benefits which they have become accustomed to enjoying--from roads and schools to trash collection, national defense, personal protection, prescription drug benefits, retirement checks, and much more.

 

At first glance, it seems impossible to simultaneously increase both.

 

Either government spending must go down or taxes must go up.

 

Or, simply, the economy must grow enough to allow for both.

 

If we make the American economy the most attractive place in the world to do business, this will occur.