Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Promises- Promises - Promises!

The Michigan Legislature is awash in a sea of broken promises: can't keep promises to our future - our kids' education; can't promises to do their job - make up a budget on time; can't show up to work when they have a responsibility to do so - taking off on a Jewish holiday (when they have a budget deadline!).

THIS IS A BUNCH OF NONSENSE! They are a bunch of limp legislators and wishy-washy workers! I ranted about their inability to meet a budget deadline last year, and they are doing it again this year.

The legislature works for us - we are their employer! I think it's time we fired these 'employees' (legislators) and get someone to do the job with responsibility to their employers - us, the citizens of Michigan!

What really burns me up (besides their E.D. - elective dysfunction) is that they have broken a promise to our children - the future of Michigan! The 'Michigan Promise' to provide educational opportunities to college and school children has been ripped from the proposed budget for 2010. Yeah, that's smart. Let's just cut, cut, cut - and run, run, run from meeting our obligations.

I am fed up with the direction our state is going. I know we are economically strapped, but so are the citizens. Should we raise taxes to meet our obligations? Perhaps. But how about doing it on: cigarettes, gasoline, sales, sporting events, etc. where discretionary income is spent. We are a tourist destination, why not raise taxes where visitors to our state help us out?

I cannot publish my true feelings (politely) as to how I feel about this fiasco. If you want to hear them, contact me, I'll be glad to share with you my unabashed feelings.

However, Jack Lessenberry of Michigan Public Radio has stated it best. Check out his comments HERE.

Enough said? Not by a long shot!

Colorado is looking better and better.

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Friday, September 11, 2009

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Will Work for Food

It is truly a sad state of affairs when individuals have to take this type of action to provide for their basic needs. I've noticed guys (mostly) posted at various street corners hoping that a passing motorist might stop and make a donation.

While I might consider doing just that, the skeptical side of me asks . . . " Is this true, does he/she really need the money for food, or will it be spent on alcohol or other drugs? If a job is offered, will the person accept?"

With this thought in mind, can one justify ignoring the plea and continue driving?

I have seen alleged "veterans" begging for assistance. And I've been tempted to help them. But I always come back to the rationale that these folks can be helped, if they only avail themselves of the various programs that are designed for this purpose.

So it is that with a bit of guilt that I continue on my way to my destination, hoping that another Good Samaritan will come along, offer assistance and help this poor soul to rebuild their life and self-esteem. But it won't be me.

So sad that I even think of the negative aspects of this situation. What have we become?

Please, forgive me.

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