Politics & Government
Locals Split on Debt Ceiling Issue
Residents and visitors to downtown Manhattan Beach offer differing views on the debt ceiling and how the government should handle its borrowing crisis.
The U.S. government capped its borrowing ability on May 16. Since then, much debate has surfaced on what to do about the financial crisis, and it's not just limited to Congress.
Locals told Manhattan Beach Patch how they felt about the issue. Hermosa Beach resident Murray Slenn argued that the Republicans' refusal to raise the nation's borrowing limit is merely "leverage" against Democrats.
"I'm not worried that it's not going to be raised, because America is not going to default," Slenn said.
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Eliane Kundrotas of Manhattan Beach argued otherwise.
"I believe that the government, just like the individual, has to live within its means," Kundrotas said.
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Her statement echoes the view that raising the debt ceiling only exacerbates the massive federal government debt—a cool 14.3 trillion.
While some locals are split on the borrowing debate, others are plain uninterested. The deadline for raising the debt ceiling is Aug. 2.
What are your thoughts on how Congress is handling the debt ceiling?
