The answers -- 39 percent say too much debt has passed to future generations.

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But they simultaneously refuse to say what government programs they want cut, resulting in deficit spending and mountains of debt being passed on to future generations.

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But the report also said the increase in the deficit would be temporary and would not be passed on to future generations.

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The couple, who paint porcelain, bone china and enamel boxes, fear their trade will not survive beyond the next 20 years because the skills are not being passed down to future generations.

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Past generations have passed on this precious gift to us, and future generations are depending on us.

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