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A brief word on fiscal responsibility Dear Editor,
I’d like to share a few thoughts on the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bi l l.” While it promises tax relief and economic growth, it’s projected to add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade—and possibly $5 trillion if temporary provisions are extended.
That’s a staggering amount of debt we’re passing on to our children and grandchildren.
I worry that our country’s growing habit of short-term thinking—of wanting benefits now and worrying about the costs later—could come back to hurt everyday Americans. Rising deficits can lead to higher interest rates, making it more expensive for families to borrow for homes, cars, and education. And already, interest payments on the national debt are projected to reach 3.2% of our GDP by next year—a level not seen since the early 1990s. That’s money we’re spending just to service debt, not to invest in schools, infrastructure, or public safety.
This isn’t about left or right. It’s about making sure we’re thinking long-term and protecting the future for the next generation. Fiscal responsibility used to be a shared value, and I believe it still can be.
Thanks for listening—and for keeping our town a place where respectful dialogue still matters.
Trey Brantley
Columbus
