(continuing from previous post) So in my opinion, I think regional governments need to cut down on spending, since they are constructing things they don't need, like fancy airports in areas that do not get much traffic....but they should not cut down spending on education or public services that keep citizens safe...it is very difficult to decide what option is best. There are so many factors that you have to think about, and not everyone will be happy

So you are in favor of the strikes? Do you think it helps the situation? I have seen some strikes when I was in Spain and it is very different than in the United States. In Spain, there are thousands of people and they are of all ages. They fill the streets of major cities. But I noticed there were people who didn't participate at all because they thought the government was too corrupt and they had no power to change anything. What do you think? I try to read about Spain's economic situation, but I don't understand it very well. Here is what I understand when I read newspaper articles: Unlike Greece, Portugal, and Italy, Spain's government spending was under control. When it joined the eurozone, there was a housing bubble where houses cost more and banks had cheaper loan options. When property values went down, unemployment increased, and there was an economic recession with less money from taxes and more money was spent was given to unemployment payments, the government had to borrow a lot. For the regional governments (comunidades autonomas), some overspent with things there don't need like fancy airports no one uses and continue to overspend. the regions that seem to do well or at least better are the northern regions. As for the banks, when the housing boom ended, the people borrowing money couldn't pay back (i am oversimplifying this) and the spanish banks borrowed money from international markets instead of using the money of people who save their money in the banks. the situation is complex and i don't understand all of it, but it affects everything: the government, regional governments, banks, citizens, etc. Is this how you understand it to be? Maybe it is different that what I read in newspapers...I think the people have the power to create change, but they should know what they are fighting for and know what will help their country become better economically. So in my opinion, I think regional governments need to cut down on spending, since they are co