Re: “Our debt is growing faster then our GDP.”

On 5/14/2010 10:49 PM, Ron Peterson wrote:
> On May 14, 7:31 pm, Michael Coburn wrote:
>
>> If we must cut imports using tariffs in order to protect Americans then
>> so be it.
>
> The VAT is a better option because it allows trade with other
> countries without capricious tariffs. A VAT would cover oil imports,
> but congress would never put a tariff on it.
>
> –
> Ron

What do you need a VAT to pay for?

Why NOT just quit spending more than the Government takes in?