Matter of Opinion

Tue., Oct. 12, 2010

Economy and deficit

You've been elected to Congress. Congrats. Which problem to address first?

1. The economy, with stimulus measures such as tax cuts and/or spending increases or something else?

2. Or the deficit, with austerity measures?

Wouldn't addressing No. 1 impede progress on No. 2 ... and vice-versa?

Discuss.

Posted Oct. 12, 2010, 10:12 a.m.

Gary Crooks joined The Spokesman-Review in 1997. He is editor of the Opinion section and a member of the Editorial Board.