Will the Government Really Shut Down?

There has been a lot of talk recently about a possible government shutdown. If that happens, how would it impact you? Most people, when asked that question, have no idea. They think of the government as a distant thing, somewhere in Washington, that really doesn’t affect their daily lives. Many federal services exist, though, and these would cause serious issues for people if they shut down. The post office, for example, wouldn’t operate and people wouldn’t get important mail. No new laws would get created or passed, even if they were important. There are many reasons why a government shutdown would be a very bad thing for the country and the economy.

Overall, though, it doesn’t look likely that the government will actually shut down. The President recently signed some documents that delayed the shutdown, and there will undoubtedly be other moves that will help to prevent a shutdown of all or part of the government in the near future. That’s important, since people don’t realize how many essential services the government provides. They’ll notice them if they aren’t around anymore, though, and they’ll wonder where they went and why, when tax dollars are supposed to be paying for them. Before you get too worried about the government shutting down, even for a brief period of time, consider that it hasn’t happened in the recent past. There are always ways to keep the government running, and they’ll continue to be used. Worrying over it won’t solve anything, and it’s most likely a worry that’s completely unfounded.