[Mr.Kimball]

Not offended, Kimball... at all. I don't think it is socialistic to favor policies that balance the scales between the uber rich and the working class, which, basically, means I favor progressive taxation and a government strong enough to regulate corporate excesses and predatory business practices. I believe we need a thorough reworking of the current welfare system, as dignity comes through working. Everybody ought to contribute something to society and has something to contribute. That ought to be the expectation, backed up by policies and laws.

OK, here is what we have CM.

What we have is a plane flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The payload is too heavy for the plane to continue to stay aloft . Something has to be thrown off the plane. It would be nice to continue on with a full payload, but that's not possible, something has to go. Equate that to the federal budget and our current financial mess. To reach our detination, what in your opinion has to go.