Look at the bottom line

Sat., Nov. 3, 2012

I’m baffled. If this country were a company and the chief executive officer not only lost money but quadrupled its debt, a change would be made while there’s still a chance at salvaging the situation. It wouldn’t matter if he’s a nice guy, talks positive, makes promises or is well-liked by the employees. Why do we run our country differently when the same principles apply?

Every other issue is dependent on this one. This one issue alone should be the one that prompts common sense when making a choice. Are we going to keep a CEO president who has quadrupled our debt in four years, and is bankrupting us, nice guy or not?

Not only does this impact every family, but what is the legacy for future generations? We need to think about this and act accordingly. The time is now.

Gloria Carmichael

Spokane Valley

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