The Oct. 28 Review-Journal published an appeal from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Mark Butler for continued funding for sensitive federal lands within Nevada. It is difficult to argue against the benefits these lands provide to our citizens, visitors and Nevada’s economy. However, the article failed to address where the funding must come from.

Media and taxpayers have long expressed concern about the looming disaster if we do not get a handle on our federal debt and unfunded liabilities. The national debt exceeds $37 trillion, and unfunded liabilities surpass $100 trillion. Interest on our debt is projected to be approximately $1 trillion. How will that interest be paid? Further borrowing, of course. Everyone knows this isn’t sustainable and where it will eventually lead.

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