Proponents of deficit reduction argue that governments who do not control budget deficits and debt are at risk of losing their ability to borrow money at affordable rates. Opponents of deficit reduction argue that government spending would increase demand for goods and services and help avert a dangerous fall into deflation, a downward spiral in wages and prices that can cripple an economy for years.
63% Yes |
37% No |
56% Yes |
23% No |
5% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
7% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
1% Yes, and increase taxes |
4% No, reduce military spending instead |
0% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
1% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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0% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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0% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92JWXW72yrs2Y
No, reduce the amount of government officials instead. We should also focus on ending tax evasion too. Cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy.
@8FTVLYP4yrs4Y
Essentially yes. But other things need to be done. Increase taxes on top income bracket, eliminate deductions and loopholes on taxes for large corporations, reduce military spending and police budgets.
@8D7X8VB4yrs4Y
Yes, replace many gov programs such as welfare with UNIVERSAL INCOME. too much waste in government spending and programs.
@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Changes are needed but this is a very complicated question
@8W6XWGK3yrs3Y
Yes, but only where there is unnecessary spending in public funds.
@92C5M7S2yrs2Y
No, reduce the amount of government officials instead. We should also focus on ending tax evasion too. Also cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy.
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