debt crisis will be worse than in Britain, France” (Sept. 23): Yes, the crisis is coming, unless we wake up. Democrats want to spend more because they think federal programs are all worthy. Republicans will increase revenues using inflationary tariffs while still pursuing tax cuts. Let’s start with an overhaul of the tax code, which is 6,871 pages; but when you include the tax regulations and guidance it’s around 75,000 pages. A 90% reduction would eliminate unneeded special interests, reduce IRS headcount and increase tax revenues substantially.