Reply #15: The austerity measures mean the Greek people shoulder most of the burden.

[Matilda]

I understand why they're rebelling against it, and I would too.

Would not a stimulus program - the government creating public works programs, for example - do more to help the economy without hurting the people so much? That way, there is a chance for people to earn money which they then spend to keep the economy going. If the government just cuts funding to help those most in need, how then is the economy going to be stimulated?