Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Decrease the military budget and maybe this will free up some money. Also, lower parts of government spending that is necessary.

Yes, but only if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending is adjusted and used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

No, reduce military spending AND increases taxes on the wealthy.

Yes, but only if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending is used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals and give higher tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals and give tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, but only when there is some unnecessary/wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending are used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

Yes, and increase funding for the IRS to reduce tax evasion

No, reduce the amount of spending on foreign affairs instead.

Yes, if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money/funds used in public spending is used more efficiently and appropriately. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

Yes, but by eliminating wasteful spending and programs

No, instead eliminate all foreign relief or aid, they can get that from the UN. Keep the money in the country so you can increase public spending on Canadians.

The government should be forced to live within it's means regardless what happens, eliminate unconstitutional federal agencies which includes the federal reserve. Force the country to return to the Gold standard.

No the debt is meaningless

How do you think cutting public spending to reduce debt could affect job opportunities for people who are about to enter the workforce, like many high school students?

How could cuts to public spending in areas like scientific research and public health impact our society's ability to deal with future crises and pandemics?

If the government reduces funding to public arts and cultural programs to shrink national debt, how do you think that would affect our country's cultural landscape?

How would you feel if a public program that you or your family benefits from was cut to reduce national debt?

If you had to choose, what would you consider more important for your future: reducing national debt or maintaining funding for education and healthcare?

Imagine the government had to cut spending on roads and infrastructure to reduce debt; how might that affect your daily life and community?

Can you recall a time when a government-funded service helped you out, and how would you feel if it was no longer available due to budget cuts?

Would you be willing to pay higher taxes in the future if it meant the government wouldn't have to make deep cuts to important programs now?

What might be the long-term consequences for our generation if the government prioritizes debt reduction over investments in sustainability and the environment?

Should high school students have a say in how governments prioritize spending and debt reduction, given that these decisions will impact their future?

No, defund the military, increase taxes on the wealthy, and increase taxes on multinational corporations.

Yes, the government should have little or no money to spend in the first place.

Yes, if there is unnecessary or wasteful spending on certain areas, just ensure that the borrowed money used in public spending is spent wisely. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

Yes, but only if they overspend much/when there is some unnecessary spending in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, reduce taxes on middle and low-income citizens and use the money to fund any new programs.

Yes, but do not cut spending on social security, medicare, and medicaid

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional in addition to drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

No, reduce military spending, end tax evasion, including loopholes; and increase taxes on the wealthy.

Yes, the government needs to reduce their spending, instead of wasting it on items that can be build later. The debt is real and needs to be dealt with now. Also, decrease taxes as well in order to promote economic growth.

Yes, the government needs to reduce spending, instead of wasting it on items that can be build later. The debt is real and needs to be dealt with now. Also, decrease taxes as well to make it easier to create businesses.

Yes, the government needs to reduce spending, instead of wasting it on items that can be build later. The debt is real and needs to be dealt with now. Also, decrease taxes as well.

Yes, the government needs to reduce spending, instead of wasting it on items that can be build later. The debt is real and needs to be dealt with now. Also, decrease taxes as well in order to promote economic growth.

Yes, the government needs to reduce spending, instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. The debt is real and needs to be dealt with now. Also, reduce taxes for middle and low-income citizens as well so people can keep what they earn.

Yes, the government needs to curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses, but not cutting it entirely. Also, reduce taxes on low/middle-income individuals and businesses while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals and give tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, the government needs to curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses, but don't cut it entirely and only when there's unnecessary stuff. Also, reduce taxes on low/middle-income individuals and businesses while we get rid of tax loopholes.

Yes; the government should curtail excess spending, instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. Also, we should reduce taxes on low and middle-income individuals and (small) businesses (as a top priority), temporarily while eliminating tax loopholes for corporations to end tax evasion.

Yes; the government should curtail excess spending, instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. Also, we should reduce taxes on low and middle-income individuals and small businesses (as a top priority), temporarily while eliminating tax loopholes for corporations to end tax evasion.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals and give tax breaks for small businesses while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes, but not cutting it entirely and some of it should leave it to some areas. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes, but don't cut it entirely and some of its budget should be left into some areas. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary outcomes, but some of its budget should be left into some areas. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low- and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending, but only if there is some unnecessary expenses in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.

Make cuts on the stuff we can live without. Keep the government programs we actually need for the citizens of the United States.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending only if they overspend much, or when there is some unnecessary waste in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while getting rid of all tax loopholes.

Yes, the government must curtail excess spending instead of wasting it on unnecessary expenses. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt. Also, lower taxes for low and middle-income individuals while we get rid of loopholes.

Yes, but only if they overspend much and/or when there is some unnecessary spending in public funds. There should be a balanced budget that factor appropriate spending and national debt.

Yes, and reduce military spending and increase taxes on large corporations especially those that manufacture goods outside of the US

No. Public spending should be one of the top government expenditures. Reduce military spending, close tax loopholes and increase the taxes on the wealthy.

Yes, but only increase taxes on large multinational corporations and ending tax evasion while reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Yes, Issue bonds, reduce federal oversite agencies that compete with state and local government, reduce corporate loopholes or institute a flat tax.

Cut spending to the military and increase taxs for the wealthy

Yes, and cut spending in all areas (including military spending)

Yes, but we need to increase taxes on the wealthy, as well

Yes, we can do this by privatizing and stopping social security, cutting funding to other countries, and more

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional as well as lower taxes for all classes

No but abolish federal agencies that are unconstitutional.

No this is stupid.

No, reduce military spending and raise taxes on the rich and corporations.

Yes, but also create and keep a government budget and reduce military spending

50% flat (or proportional) tax on all individuals and corporate entities (e.g. companies, corporations, franchises, businesses, etc) regardless of income

reduce politicians benefits, reduce military spending, end tax evasion, and increase taxes on multinational corporations

No, instead we should A. reduce military spending, B. focus on ending tax evasion, and C. increase taxes on the wealthy

Yes and raise taxes on the wealthy, eliminate unconstitutional federal agencies, reduce military spending, increase taxes on large multinational corporations and focus efforts on tax evasion.

No, increase tax on top 1%, introduce wealth tax on anyone making over $1 million annualy, close corporate tax loopholes, ban lobbying, tax capital gains and Wall St speculation, slash the military budget and hypermilitarization of police.

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional and drastically reduce benefits and salaries of elected government officials

No, focus on ending tax evasion and increasing taxes on the wealthy.

Yes wasteful spending can be cut without hurting the economy

No, and abolish currency

Yes. There are too many wasteful programs that would be more effective on a state level.

Yes. Abolish the Department Of Education, Energy, Transportation, and a number of other industries, as well as reduce military spending, and eliminating other major expenses that can be provided better on the state level.

Yes. I fancy the idea of the government hiring professionals to evaluate spending regularly to require government funds be used as efficiently as possible/practical. Eliminate non-vital costs we cannot yet afford, even if they could be part of an ideal world. We must work our way up to a better world wisely, and that means getting out of debt as much as possible.

Yes, and reduce the salaries of government officials

No, reduce military spending, increasing spending for the IRS to catch more tax evasion and complete more audits, and increase taxes on the wealthy.

No, but eliminate all federal agencies that are unconstitutional!

No, but reduce military spending and eliminate all federal agencies that are unconstitutional!

It depends. Spending should be based on building the economy through long term programs with multi-year appropriations on education, infrastructure (to transport goods, services, ideas), and public needs (water, utilities, health). If a program is not in these specific long-term, multi-year appropriations, it should be subject to spending cuts.

Make cuts to the welfare system to use to pay off the debt.

Each Tax Form should include a connection to the internet to allow each voter to edit their position on funding on each program. If a program has sufficient funding it continues. If it has insufficient funds, the salaries get reduced from the top down.

No, reduce military spending, tax evasion, and raise taxes on the wealthy instead.

Yes, repeal and replace the welfare state with UBI

No, work to end tax evasion and wasteful spending

Yes, and work to end tax evasion

no, increase taxes on multinational corporations and the wealthy, and end tax evasion.

No , If they cut public spending they would need to cut the prices for every single type of product for consumers to buy for there to be no issues.

No, increase taxes on the wealthy and close taxation loopholes. Public spending on projects is one of the best methods of short term economic stimulus.

No, increase taxes on the wealthy, close tax loopholes & cut military spending.

No, cut foreign aid and military spending

No. Decrease other spending, eliminate tax loopholes, and invest in the green industrial deal to eliminate our debt eventually.

i dont have enough information.

yes, but do not raise taxes and do not drastically take away rom specific things

No, increase taxes on wealthy and large corporations instead

No, focus on ending tax evasion, reduce military spending, increase the tax on the rich and large multinational corporations instead.

Leave it where it is.

Cut public spending that is unnecessary.