On the moral side, because austerity cuts standard of living worldwide and will drive billions back into poverty traps. On the practical side, because austerit

On the moral side, because austerity cuts standard of living worldwide and will drive billions back into poverty traps. On the practical side, because austerity cuts economic growth, and growth is necessary in order to have both the industrial capacity and discretionary funds necessary to take on and complete such a massive project. And I’m sorry, but it did come off as an attack. Let’s leave the ad hominems out of it and engage in good faith discussion.