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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (363251)12/17/2007 3:13:43 PM
From: Road Walker  Read Replies (1) of 1576158
 
But with government spending, there is always a cost. Whether the cost is place on other taxpayers or on future taxpayers, the "net effect" is almost always negative unless the services provided by the government represent a net positive for society, such as sewer systems, interstate highways, etc.

Obviously we were talking short term when we were talking about deficit spending to stimulate the economy out of recession. Long term it's a very bad thing; it's guaranteed that you will pay higher total taxes in your lifetime because of recent deficit spending.

Where we will continue to disagree is on what is a "net positive to society". I believe that Social Security is a net benefit; a great program and remarkably efficient. I don't think you will ever come around to that view.
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