Some Thoughts About Downsizing

My parents and grandparents were independent thinkers. They had their philosophies of life, one of which was “Don’t ask someone else to do what you aren’t willing to do yourself.” I have taken that philosophy into most of my life and especially about government. Regarding this downsizing of the federal government, I don’t know but some downsizing probably needs to happen. However, I disagree with the method by which it is presently being done. I would say, “Okay, let’s downsize. Let’s begin with the Executive branch and you downsize yourselves—shall we say--10%. After that let’s go to the Legislative branch and downsize 10%. Then we can go to the Judicial branch and downsize 10%. After these branches have completed their downsizing, then we go to those programs that affect us ordinary citizens. I would say to those doing the downsizing, begin with yourselves first and become good role models for us.