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Show Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 Views&Opi11i011 Page 1► LEFT: Fiscal cliff presents a challenge and an opportunity *From page 10 defense, many agencies can find more efficient ways to achieve their goals. However, with any cuts, we must be conscientious not to be overzealous and incur longterm disadvantages. We must protect the policies which guarantee a return on investment and future revenue, such as education, clean energy and the social safety net. If we cut too drastically, we will find ourselves without the tools to ensure economic growth. By reforming the tax code and making programs more efficient, more revenue can be generated for paying down the debt and deficit and funding the functions that keep the country prosperous. Ending exemptions and perks for big corporations and selective industries will go a long way in creating a fair and responsible budget. Tightened financial restrictions are also imperative to prevent the recklessness on Wall Street which crashed the world economy in 2008. Politically, the fiscal cliff presents a challenge and an opportunity. The election was a major victory for Democrats on all fronts, indicating strong support for their policy agenda. While they hold the upper hand and the backing of the voters, it is important to approach the situation with a balanced approach. Truth be told, a compromise between Speaker Boehner, Sen. Reid and President Obama would be a significant victory for the political system and important for restoring bipartisanship. Though I, like many, disagree with congressional Republicans, compromise is the essence of politics. Both sides need to be willing to give up something in pursuit of a moderate and beneficial result for the nation. By facing the fiscal cliff with a balanced approach that reduces the debt, provides a fair and efficient tax code and protects our invest- RIGHT: 'Mack penny plan' holds promise LETTERS: ments in the future, we can ensure a safer and more prosperous outlook for all Americans. - Mike McPhie is a senior from Toole, Utah, majoring in law and constitutional studies. During the spring semester, he interned in Washington, D.C. Send him comments at mike.mcphie@aggiemaiLusu.edu. Story distasteful OFrom page 10 percent each year. The plan would require Congress to cut spending for six years by one penny for every dollar the government spent the year before. Two reasons I'd like to see this plan looked into further are first, it is simple and easy for people to understand and second, it would require every single area of the federal budget to become more efficient. Surely every department and program could learn to do without one penny from every dollar they receive. Obviously when you start looking at this in the context of the massive budget the country has, those pennies add up fast. The cuts would be as minimal *From page 10 and each are treated as a golden calf for the corresponding parties. Neither party seems to budge on these issues. What does it mean? Gridlock. I don't know what the solution is for our country, and it seems even the nation's smartest don't have an answer what both sides of the political spectrum will agree to. I do know one thing though: Everyone is going to have to give a little. Given that fact, I'd like to see the so-called "Mack Penny Plan" examined more seriously. In this plan, Rep. Connie Mack has proposed cutting the national budget by one as possible, not singling out any program or department. This plan is a least a fresh idea that deserves another look. Our leaders have a lot of work to do to save our country from falling into financial ruin. 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