Editor, Times-Union: Ted, Ted, Ted, why did you have to go calling people names?
I think I understand very well what it takes to fix roads, bridges and fund public schools. After last night’s city council meeting, I even understand abatements a little better. However, I also believe it would cost taxpayers less and produce a better product if the citizens of Indiana didn’t have to beg for a fraction of money that we send to Washington. The federal government has become a middle man who dictates how and where we spend the meager amount they so graciously bestow upon us. Thank you, sir, may I have more please?
As for TARP Act and Chrysler, let’s not forget the teachers, policemen and firemen who sacrificed their pension money for that noble bailout. I’m sorry, that is wrong; to sacrifice means the money would have to have been given. The money wasn’t given by the teacher, policemen and firemen; it was taken by the auto unions. That is why Murdock opposed and fought against it, it was his duty to protect that pension money.
And how motivated do you think Chrysler, GM and others are to make sure they don’t end up in the same position a few more years down the road? Not nearly as motivated since we have proven twice that we the taxpayers will bail them out. When fixing problems we have to look a little farther down the road than just, how do we pay for what we want. But then what do I know, I’m just a half-wit.
