Here are some of my tradeoffs:

1. Hostel type programs for drug and alcohol abusers. No cash except for toiletries etc.
2. Income limits before receiving SS.
3. Increased immigration if necessary.
4. Outsource some of us when we get old to other countries with cheaper living arrangements. Just wait, that will happen...
5. More community nursing, public health etc. Health care is too darn expensive.
6. Quit overmedicating seniors and having them use all their money for medications, some of which are not needed and some of which are harmful.
7. Hospice care and comfort care for some medical situations.
8. Better use of agriculture/food stamps so more money is spent on agricultural products rather than junk food, like say 90% of food stamps have to be spent on basic food products.
9. "make work" programs for those who can not find work on their own but could work with some support..elderly, handicapped, etc. There is plenty that needs to be done. mg