This New York Times story chronicles a middle-class family who’ve lost their home and job in the recession and are now in a homeless shelter. If your heart doesn’t break for this family’s plight, you’ve walled yourself off from what is occuring in this country.
The question is, what is the best economic policy to spur private sector job growth and, thus, give this father and mother the opportunity to regain their footing and rebuild their lives? Do we continue with the policies of the last 18 months that have, in large part, resulted in this mess?
No. We must change course — and we must do it now. Steve Forbes offers clear, concise perspective on where we are and where we must go.
