The Economy- what to do?

Many economists say that the Obama administration is doing too little to rebound the economy, and not in time. Those economists suggest to let the markets be and they will come back on their own, without the help of the government, and that any aid to the down economy will be of no use. Others say that the government can't simply sit back and let people lose jobs and money. So what is the best plan? Is there anyway to be in the middle, where some markets receive aid and others are forced to tough it out?