As my favorite author often said, "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch." TANSTAAFL
Someone has to pay for all the "benefits" that some of us want to grant the "poor." I, for one, am tired of doing it.
I would like to see us return to the days of charity that existed before the "New Deal" brought us "entitlements" and the taxes to support them.
Did anyone notice the condition of the poor that had to be rescued form New Orleans after Katrina. Overweight would be a kind description.
I would like to see the Congress, and Pelosi, remember that their function is to legislate. Not govern. I also think that there are enough laws on the books. Perhaps Congress could take a break and just approve the budget that the Executive branch must abide by.
Change
–verb (used with object)
1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
2. to transform or convert (usually fol. by into): The witch changed the prince into a toad.
3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.
progress
–noun
1. a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
2. developmental activity in science, technology, etc., esp. with reference to the commercial opportunities created thereby or to the promotion of the material well-being of the public through the goods, techniques, or facilities created.
3. advancement in general.
4. growth or development; continuous improvement: He shows progress in his muscular coordination.
5. the development of an individual or society in a direction considered more beneficial than and superior to the previous level.
I think I would prefer progress over change.
