The article "States and Cities in Scramble for Stimulus Cash, written by Monica Davey for the New York Times addresses the current stimulus package and its many complicated decisions and rules. This article is speaking to the American public in an effort to inform the public of the stimulus package and its multifaceted chances to cause strife among the different states and cities as each scrambles to get their "fair share" of the money.
It seems that some are disturbed by how the money is allowed to be allocated. Some worthy projects may be left in the dust while more less urgent projects are put on the priority list such as the "Massachusetts Turnpike rather than the backlog of local road and bridge projects".
Here is what crosses my mind when all this money is being tossed around. Is infrastructure high on the priority list of the people most impacted by this current economy? I have to think that it is more important to be sure that the salaries of the teachers that, by keeping their jobs, impact our future leaders are high on the priority list...how about the protection of our citizens...shouldn't we be sure that police, firefighters, first responders and rescue personnel keep their jobs? Doesn't this seem way more important that repaving a road? Sure let's be sure the bridges and overpasses are safe, do the work needed there, but also pay attention to the small details of keeping everyday life safe for the population. The healthcare part of the stimulus package is probably a good idea...if it reaches the people that need it. Hopefully the majority of people who have lost their jobs will qualify.
The stimulus package has certainly caused an awful lot of debate and quite a few disagreements as to how best to help the economy. My prayer continues to be that God gives wisdom to the people in charge of this and that it makes a signicant impact for the good in the current mess of an economy.
