The article entitled “States and cities scramble for stimulus Cash” written by Monica Davey in the New York Times, explains how this stimulus is going to help our economy slightly. I can see where she is coming from. Even though there will be conflict between local politicians, governors, and small-town mayors, the decision on spending the $787 billion federal plan will still be set by officials in Washington.
As stated in the article, the money will be spent on bridge projects, road and infrastructure projects. Some states have more than “5,000 ready to go projects,” they just need the money. My question is, is what does ready to go mean? Does that mean that they are going to demand more tax dollars from taxpayers because once they have started it, they must complete it? The idea that I do not understand at all is Mr. Sanford stated that “It will come down to whether extra money will be spent to save the jobs of a teacher or firefighter.” This is the scary part because how can our economy get better if the students in school are not given fair chances. Some things in life just do not make since, and to me this is one of them.
