Do not go over the fiscal cliff. Approve the tax increase on the top 2 %. and cut the salaries of the Senators and Representatives by 30%. Redo Senators' and Congressmen's retirement packages so they are the same as a typical government worker.
Why is this important?
We should be concerned about the less fortunate in this country. The Republicans are demanding that benefits for the poor and the elderly be cut significantly before they will agree to a tax increase for the top 1 percent. They refuse to vote for a tax cut on the top 2 percent. The salaries for all Senators and Congressmen should be cut by 30% and they should not be allowed to draw retirement benefits until they reach the age of 70, unless they are still serving as a Senator or a Representative. Then, they should not be allowed to. Their retirement package should be no better than the average government worker.
