General Discussion

“ 'A budget is a moral document.' That was my opening statement at a news conference and prayer vigil of church leaders yesterday across from the steps of the U.S. Capitol. We represented a wide spectrum of the Christian families of America — Protestant, Catholic, evangelical, African-American, Hispanic, Pentecostal, Orthodox. We were there to commit ourselves to form a 'circle of protection' (also the name of our broad coalition) around the poor and vulnerable who are at great risk in President Donald Trump's proposed budget. 'Let me say it again: A budget is a moral document,' I repeated with energy and passion."

"This was originally a statement of principle from the religious community — said to politicians a decade ago. Some politicians now quote it, and even some media pundits point to it; but it was a religious statement from the beginning. I know that because I was in the room when it was first discussed."

"Any budget is a moral statement of priorities, whether it's a budget created by an individual, a family, a school, a city, or a nation. It tells us, mathematically, what areas, issues, things, or people are most important to the creators of that budget, and which are least important."

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https://sojo.net/articles/opinion/truth-bears-repeating-budget-moral-document

Every time Trump asks for more military spending, funded by cuts to social programs, it's a moral statement. Every time the Pope talks about war, poverty and social justice, he's talking about the moral choices made by government budgets.