Must all work as one

It seems that history repeats itself, and we appear to have learned nothing. The philosophy of “take from the rich and give to the poor” causes significant problems in our society. We will not solve our national debt problem with this ill-conceived liberal approach to solving overspending, waste and entitlement. Rev. William Boetker advised that one cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift, strengthen the weak by weakening the strong, or help the wage-earner by pulling down the wage-payer. One can’t further a brotherhood of man by encouraging class hatred or help the poor by destroying the rich. One cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than is earned, build character and courage by taking away a person’s initiative and independence, or help people permanently by doing for them what they could or should do for themselves.

We must pursue a pathway of sustainable economic policy where we live within our means and still provide the needed services and programs for our society. The question is how. The solution of spending ourselves out of this mess just will not work; therefore, we must make sure that our elected officials understand that we want them to be financially responsible. We must make sure we elect people who understand this principle, no matter their party affiliation.

Our national debt problem can be solved, but it will take all of us working together to make it happen. SEABORN BELL

Little Rock