Hey everyone, this is an issue draft I was working on and wanted to see what others thought about it. As far as I could tell there isn't an issue about this yet but if I'm wrong please let me know.
Edits:
4/11/18 1:16 PM: changed a few sentences of option 5
4/11/18 2:03 PM: made privatization and cutting spending separate options
4/12/18 7:58 AM: removed a sentence in option 2 mentioning progressive and flat tax rates.
Title: @@LEADER@@'s Debt Dilemma
The Issue:
After seeing the latest budget, officials are alarmed over the nation's debt problem. A handful of advisers meet you in your office to discuss solutions to the issue.
Tthe Debate:
1.
Option:
The first to speak is @@RANDOMNAME@@, your minister of the department of the treasury. "Obviously, the only way to solve this issue is to raise taxes," @@HE@@ says while looking out the window at a wealthier neighborhood. "After all, they can afford it. Sure, they might not be happy about it, but I'm sure that the police can deal with any- ahem- problematic citizens."
Effect:
The rich are taxed so highly they often become homeless.
2.
Option:
"Or, we could cut spending," your finance minister, an noted libertarian, butts in. "Taxes are already high enough as it is, they should not go any higher. I think we should also put laws in place to make it harder to raise taxes." He says while glaring at your treasury minister. "Let's just get rid of these wasteful programs we don't need, that way we definitely won't have a deficit. Who needs subsidies for @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ anyway? Wasteful! Wasteful I say!"
Effect:
Government buildings are constantly under-staffed.
3.
Opion:
"Or, if you'd like a different approach," says @@RANDOMNAME@@, CEO of a growing @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ business, "Let the private sector take care of it. The government doesn't have to get involved everything. Think about it! Roads, schools, almost everything in the private sector! Think about it! @@NAME@@ could be a beacon of innovation to the world! Everyone will see the beauty of the free market, fixing all of our problems!
Effect:
There is a toll booth at every intersection.
4.
Option:
"I have a great Idea!", says @@RANDOMNAME@@, another businessman, a CEO of a large @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ company. "Just let people or companies buy seats in the @@NAME@@ legislative body! It can solve your debt problem, and give companies a say in what helps the economy, while also helping solve the debt issue! I don't see any problems with it", he says as he slips a large amount of @@CURRENCY@@s into your pocket.
Effect:
Instead of paying politicians to do their bidding, companies and wealthy people now just buy their way into office.
5.
Option:
"How is this a problem?", asks your drunk cousin that got lost on the way to the restrooms. "A little debt never hurt anyone. All countries have debt, don't they? Just borrow money when you need to, and you'll be fine. Who knows, maybe someone will even feel generous enough as to bail out the government! Just ignore the problem! It's easier that way, and-", he takes another shot and passes out.
Effect:
Other countries are constantly bugging @@LEADER@@ to pay the @@DEMONYN@@ debt.
6.
Option:
"Why, I have the perfect solution to getting rid of our debt!" boasts one of your generals. "If we owe money to other countries, then why don't we just get rid of those countries? Just say the word, and I will organize my men and we can just annex any nations that we owe money to, and get some land and resources in the process! No one will dare hold @@LEADER@@ accountable for any dues now! The world will see our true might!
Effect:
Any reminder of the @@DEMONYM@@ debt is met with immediate invasion
Thank you in advance for your criticism and helpful advice
