The wealthy are not willing to give up a cent. The welfares are not willing to work an hour. Neither side wants to sacrifice, give up their perks, and blames the other for the problems.

The reality is that we are all to blame. We are not willing to sacrifice, to delay individual gratification for the greater good. It is all of us who are guilty.

Now someone will point out the Marshall Plan and WWII. How long ago was that. Korea wasn't fought for the freedom of the Koreans, Vietnam was simply a waste, as have been the rest.

We aren't willing to pay higher taxes, we aren't willing to earn our lunches and everyone is equally guilty. The problem is that one side can afford a sacrifice, whereas the other really can't.

But the blame is all of ours.