Madness

So let me get this straight.  The unions object to the proposed spending cuts because their members will be penalised.  So let me get this straight, all those people who work in the private sector, you know the businesses that actually bring in the revenue that the country depends on, they are to bear the brunt of the austerity measures, is that what the unions are saying?

For the Unions to call mass strikes would result in a reduction in the countries GDP, which would reduce tax revenue, which would reduce the amount of money available to cut the deficit, which would then require even worse spending cuts.  It would also affect the countries credit rating, putting the currency at risk.  The country is already bankrupt........ please don't give the IMF an excuse to impose some REAL PAIN.

If Union leaders start calling for a "coalition" of strikes, they risk being charged with sedition.  If there is pain to spread around, we all have to share it.  And to be honest, I would argue that the pain should START with the public services who are a net drain on finances.  Start with the Quangos, close them all and save AT LEAST £60 billion  a year.