Budget Battle Worth Having

My column for the West Bend Daily News is online.  It’s called, “Budget Battle Worth Having.”  I conclude…

The budget battle in Madison is marking a real philosophical debate about where Wisconsin should go. Should we follow the Democrats’ path down the broken road of socialism, oppressive government, and confiscatory taxation? Or should we follow the Republicans’ path down the proven road of smaller government, fiscal restraint and sensible priorities?

This is a debate that Wisconsin must have. Passing a budget quickly must not take priority over passing the budget that is best for the future of Wisconsin.

In the meantime, the police will be paid. The school will be funded. The roads will be fixed. Our government will continue to function. It just won’t be growing very much. And that’s a good thing.