U.S. states face a total shortfall of at least $1 trillion to fund employees' pensions and retirement benefits, according to the Pew Center. This could mean higher taxes or less money for public services. With this in mind we should:
Bite the bullet and increase taxes so these funds for public employees are in good shape. 21% 113 votes
Who gets pensions in the private sector? Most can't continue to support the public sector this way. 65% 345 votes
With that money let's build the I-5 bridge, throw in light rail and still have enough money to buy everyone a good hot dog! 12% 66 votes
524 total votes
