Originally Posted By: Helemoto
If it was just simple as raising taxes to cure all the problems most wouldn't have a problem with it.


You do realize that constitutionality (or lack of thereof) of entitlement programs has nothing to do with taxes? One is question 'can we'/'should we', another is 'how would we'.

This not so fine distinction that baffles our raging friends is that they could not wrap their heads around legality/constitutionality of entitlement programs. They hate this normal and expected aspect of the government function so much that they would rather try to claim illegality than debate the issue. So much loaded language, so much rage. Delicious.

When you say "all our problems" I assume you refer to deficit, and yes raising taxes from historic lows should be part of the solution. Other part should be cutting spending, and yes entitlement programs, defense spending and many other 'sacred cows' should be reduced (but never eliminated!). Until you doing both - cutting spending and increasing taxes you are only dealing with half-measures and/or unevenly distribute burden of cuts.

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