Polarization isn’t driving debt crisis. GOP recklessness is

To the editor: The debt restrict deadlock has much less to do with political polarization than the truth that Republican leaders rely on their constituents to be ill-informed about how authorities really capabilities. By melding collectively two separate and distinct monetary points (budgeting and the federal borrowing restrict), they lead their flock astray. (“Debt ceiling negotiations have been onerous when Biden was vice chairman. They’re even tougher now,” column, Could 21)

These Republicans may undo all of the harm they’ve brought on by talking the reality and exhibiting the details. And that’s the place the polarization really lies.

One celebration depends on details, and the opposite spreads lies. This debt restrict disaster reveals that the celebration of lies is aware of no disgrace, has no ethical compass and intends to degrade the nation, the rule of legislation and the Structure.

Betty Seidmon-Vidibor, Los Angeles

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To the editor: Addressing the debt by means of cuts alone with out tax will increase on the super-rich is like attempting to chop paper with half a pair of scissors.

What Republicans are doing is like ordering a meal in a restaurant, consuming it, after which refusing to pay until the invoice is lowered. Strive that someday, and also you would possibly get arrested.

These charlatans have cooked up this political stunt to get folks responsible President Biden and the Democrats when seniors, veterans, households, buyers and plenty of others get damage within the debacle.

There’s just one answer: Vote out each Republican in Congress.

Michael Schaller, Temple Metropolis

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To the editor: Biden should not cave to Home Republican extortion on the debt restrict. If he betrays us by doing so, Republicans will merely do that each time.

The debt restrict is unconstitutional, and in any case it’s outdated by spending payments handed into legislation by Congress and signed by the president.

We’re relying on the president and Democrats in Congress to not cave to extortionists.

Sharon Greenspan, Burbank

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To the editor: I feel we should always cease speaking about debt default and as an alternative talk about prioritizing which funds must cease. The federal government ought to positively preserve paying those that have loaned it cash.

The federal authorities will get a number of income. Falling $100 billion or so quick every month could possibly be a problem, however there are a couple of objects that appear like apparent financial savings.

First, cease funding Congress till it earns its pay by servicing the nation’s debt. Second, give these in districts whose representatives voted for this what they need. Apply the entire spending reductions to their districts.

After these changes, the hole ought to be smaller, and some extra cuts ought to allow us to preserve our full religion and credit score safe.

Peter Hoffman, Monrovia