[quote=jpinpb]flu – I don’t have a problem paying for services. As I mentioned, City of San Diego does not charge for trash. I think they should and living in the City of San Diego, I would have no problem paying for trash pick up. I have no problem paying for the services I use. But if the City, State, etc do not manage their money wisely, then I’m not going to continue to give them money for services that continue to dwindle. I would love to see an accounting.

I balance my budget, my books, etc. I know how much I make. I know how much I spend. I know if I have to cut corners. I know if I have extra, I probably should save for a rainy day. I know there are things I want or need. I know if I extend myself. I know I’ll have to maybe work a little more or make a sacrifice later to make up for this and it may hurt for a while. All this is just me.

We have “experts” in our government that are supposed to do this w/the taxpayers’ money and accordingly plan their budget and expenses. This is where they fail!![/quote]

jpinpb, I see where you’re getting at..

I think relatively we’re on the same page. I don’t see how paying more of anything really will help us achieve our budget shortfalls without a concrete plan of stopping the run…

I think there is a huge difference between government and you(fiscal responsible you)….Government always spends on credit without really thinking about how practically that credit could be paid back. Transparency is nill, and accountability is nill.