We've Been Abandoned by Sacramento
We are now over 60 days past having our constitutionally mandated budget in California. Every day without a budget means tens of millions of dollars in lost income, unfunded grants, smaller revenues from sales taxes, increased costs in borrowing and general pain to the system and, more importantly, to the people.
Either our government or I don't understand the meaning of being in violation of our state constitution. Our representatives, who have sworn to protect and defend the constitution, are not only in violation of their mandate but express a willful disregard for the law--not to mention the people.
With each day growing more critical, with California out of money, with education and social services shutting down, with state workers being furloughed, what do our elected leaders do? Ah, not buckle down and get it done. Not work through the night dedicated to fulfilling their oaths. Not take our pain seriously. On the contrary. What they are doing is going on vacation! Yes, the legislature is adjourning and Der Gubernator is going to Asia.
I wouldn't mind this gross violation of the needs of the people and their own oaths of office if only they promised to stay away. Frankly, they should either be locked in an un-air-conditioned room in Sacramento till they settle this, or they should be locked out when they finally return. What they should not be able to do is to abandon us at will and expect to come home like some wastrel spouse. Enough!
©2010 Jonathan Dobrer
www.Dobrer.com
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