Do not panic about this sense of impending doom.

This sinking feeling is akin to being forced onto the Titanic, heading straight toward the iceberg of insatiable greed and unsustainable speed.

Even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with those who are suffering and are now poor in spirit.

Despite the ongoing grandiose insatiable greed, and the emergence of grave, unsustainable realities, we must recognize that without sufficient revenue, there is no way to balance any budget.

Cutting vital, life-saving programs will only contribute to destabilizing our society and will not reduce the permanent deficit, which is expected to reach trillions of dollars and grow at steep compounded rates year after year, ultimately leading us toward bankruptcy.

Our bond credit rating was downgraded this May and will likely be downgraded further, risking a potential junk bond status in the foreseeable future.

I do not need to explain how devastating this would be for our economy and our ability to maintain economic strength in the world and fund government services in the future.

It is time we demand more from our leaders, public servants, and especially from those blessed with enormous wealth, to invest in the general welfare of the people and ensure that our government services and defense programs continue to function effectively.

If there is still a slim chance, a glimmer of hope, we must stop the madness of this bill before we collide with the iceberg and sink into economic oblivion.