I am compelled to reply to Colleen Garry’s question of whether Scott Brown’s vote to oppose increasing the federal budget deficit is the change I voted for. I can’t speak for all those in the 36th Middlesex District that voted for Senator Brown. But in my case, yes it is.
I understand Ms. Garry’s frustration. That is a natural reaction when money that is factored into budget assumptions does not appear as expected. This is the same frustration that town managers around Massachusetts face as local aid continues to be cut while the state budget continues to grow. In fact the state legislature responded to the failure of the federal government to deliver on its promise by again turning to local towns and failing to deliver on its promises.
But what of the substance of the question directed to we Scott Brown voters? One of the main concerns I had when I voted was the increase in the federal deficit. So I applaud the Senator for voting for fiscal sanity. I would also like to commend Democrat Senator Ben Nelson for also standing up to the congressional leadership and making bipartisan the opposition to this attempt to spend money we don’t have.
In a budget of over $3 trillion dollars this “emergency” legislation was not passed because according to reports $35 billion could not be found in cuts to make it deficit neutral. There were also tax increases contained in the bill. Again, I am not speaking for others but I did not vote for Scott Brown to raise taxes. So Senator Brown, I want to thank you for a job well done.
About that Barney Frank bank regulation bill however …
George Boag
Republican candidate 36th Middlesex district
