Budget values mean more than money

Four years. That’s how long it took Senate Democrats to pass a budget resolution. It’s also the amount of time it takes to get a degree in finance, economics or accounting. But after looking at their final product, it appears the Democrats didn’t use this time doing any of that.

Their budget, which narrowly passed in the Senate late last week, turns a cold shoulder to the realities our country faces.

Americans today are coping with higher taxes, fewer jobs, a fragile economy and important government programs on the brink of bankruptcy.

So how does this plan address these issues? By raising tax...