What is to Be Done (and Undone)

First, we must undo, somehow--and admittedly it will take time--the idea that government is bad.

Second, we must put at the top, along with the stimulus, a national health care system.

Third, also at the top, we need concrete measures to find real solutions to our environment problems, especially using mass transit.

Fourth, we must limit our military commitment to Afghanistan.

Fifth, even as a stimulus plan passes, we should be passing an update which emphasizes spending and not tax cuts.