Compromise: Is It a Good Thing or a Bad Thing in Government?
It’s one thing to compromise on where to go to dinner, what movie to watch, or where to take a vacation. Those compromises are simple they build relationships and keep the peace.
But compromising on policies, taxes, and appropriations? That’s an entirely different story.
When has compromise ever led to lower taxes, less government spending, or more personal freedom? If compromise really worked, why are we $37 trillion in debt? Why has Idaho’s budget exploded from $7 billion in 2016 to $13.9 billion in 2025, with $2.9 billion in continuous spending? Where are the success stories? Read more.