Here's an idea

Here I go again. Here is something the government can do to help the economy. How about cutting out some of the entitlements that are being handed out like candy to all that want it, as long as they continue to support that political party and use that money to increase the pay of our military personnel that are out there protecting our freedoms. Maybe that would help motivate young people to enlist helping them to mature, train them for their future and give them a chance of something else rather than a life of poverty and dependency on government handouts. I truly think it’s sad when there are lazy people that would rather do nothing and receive practically what my son in the U.S. Airforce makes monthly to help protect our freedoms. With more young people joining the military it would not only ease the duty load of our troops but it would also help to decrease the pool of people looking for jobs increasing the odds of landing a job.
Here is another one. How about instead of drizzling unemployment money to people we give anther option like a lump sum payment if that individual has a good business plan. Why not help more funds to be available for small business and new business starts. I am sure there are plenty of people that have ideas to create successful business that would create jobs and help our economy but will never have the chance. It’s more important to save the banks and not let them learn from their mistakes or the car companies with the unions that spend all the money to get politicians elected. Remember the (not enough money to pay legacy cost)? That money most likely went to political campaigns. Why not invest in the people of our great nation instead of the government that controls it.

Erik J. Sturm Sr.
Colorado American