Government spending can be excessive. It’s hard to put taxpayer money where it is most efficiently used, without waste. Bureaucracies tent to grow faster than necessary, and inefficiencies follow.

But when making cuts it’s important not to throw the baby out with the bath water.

Have a listen to this John Green TikTok. And contemplate the possible cuts that can come with a recent Elon Musk tweet.

Yes, there are inefficiencies and waste that can be cut, and probably should be cut. But a simple question needs to be asked: What are the costs and dangers of cutting costs and saving money?

I don’t think this question is being thoughtfully asked, and the consequences are concerning… and not easily reversed.