It seems to me that the politicians have chosen to ignore the public's real intentions in how to cut the size of government.
Most politicians sometimes choose to remain quiet, or to pretend.
But when faced with a choice of cutting the deficit or facing a major financial crisis, the politicians will choose the former option.
Some German politicians choose to express their regional origins through the make of car they use.
In national politics, politicians can choose which of the three official languages they want to speak.
After extensive political debates, Canadian politicians chose to set up their own navy.
Few politicians, including Presidents, have chosen to tangle with so powerful a lobby.
The decision also forces politicians to choose whether to march in what has always been one of the city's premier political events.
Granted, politicians should choose their words and postures with an eye toward public perception.
The politicians must choose between drawing a curtain on the world and the money international organizations bring in.