Cindi Ross Scoppe makes a very good point and she writtes for people who have a hard time understanding political lanugage because Cindi Ross' Article, "Goverment has to make choices families, buisnesses don't" has a to the point article of how the goverment sees spending very differently than individuals and businesses. Also Cindi gives examples of arguments in which could help the goverment but in the end no success.
For example, Scoppe points out about if we should cut taxes or raise taxes. If the economy cuts taxes that would mean more money for the individual or businesses but bad news for the state departments. The state would perhaps have to lay off people. because there will be no money to give to their employees. If the economy would raise taxes that means less money for individuals and less money for business which could mean even more forclosures on houses and shut downs in businesss.
Therefore, this article is a cry to the goverment from a middle class individual who is feeling the economic delima. She also shows to readers the confusion congres has in decision making. All in all though our nation has no solution so strap on for the ride because the new rollercoster will be bumpy, scary and last a long while. Enjoy.