Support Obama for greater good

Seems like we have selective and short-term memories when it comes to criticism of political parties and elected officials.

When it comes to the debt ceiling and our country's credit rating, we need to take a short look back in history. Under President Ronald Reagan, the debt ceiling was raised 18 times from 1981-89. The economy was in a mess then as well.

Under President Bill Clinton, it was raised eight times from 1993-2000 and the end of his administration was economically sound.

Under President George W. Bush, the debt ceiling was raised seven times from 2001-08 and the debt mounted due to a war that still has us spending and adding to that debt today.

Under President Barack Obama, the debt ceiling has been raised once from 2008 to present and he is trying to make long-term reductions in a balanced way.

These presidents, elected by majority vote selection, have requested raises as they have felt the need to do what's best for our economy. I wonder what would happen for our economy if we would send more support Obama's way, for the greater good of the American people.

Marty Dailey

Cedar Rapids