Can the budget problem be solved?

According to the Department of Revenue only 44,000 taxpayers would be effected by the Governor’s proposed budget.  How many million pay taxes in this state?  I can understand the concept of “no new taxes” but to lay this burden on those with fixed incomes, or those who are struggling, or to cut education (which is the budding fruit of our future), give me a break!!! This doesn't sound like the American Way to me.

It seems to me that if the legislature wanted to cut spending and balance the budget they should think about cutting out some of the bureaucratic hierarchy as well as cutting the legislatures health insurance and benefit plan.

It has been reported that present and former legislators may jump into their health plan when they need it and then jump out when they don’t need it.  I want to tell you  that as a senior citizen this would be a great benefit for me, but I guess only the law makers can get this very expensive plan.

As far as the bureaucrary is concern.  Why couldn’t the law makers cut each department's top officials in half.  Not those who actually do the work but those who administer their departments.  This state is fat on top and could do with a weight loss program. Starting with all departments.

At least that's my opinion