State鈥檚 budget choices require head and heart
Responding to the economic crisis calls for both brains and heart. Yes, the state budget has been hit hard by the recession, and smart minds and sharp pencils are needed. But the number-crunchers can鈥檛 forget the human impact of the recession, and need to make humane decisions.
None of the proposals hits that sweet spot yet. But it鈥檒l get there, because we can鈥檛 end the special session until we agree on a centrist, moderate budget. It鈥檚 time to compromise, and the compromise will be better than any of the extremes.