Friday, March 28, 2008,7:06 AM
Because They Are Accepting Bribes
Our politicians in Richmond leave themselves open to that charge (though it is notr meant to be an indictment of any particular legislator) when they involve themselves in the seamy practice of earmarking. As noted by this morning's Roanoke Times:
Nonprofit agencies can't live on pork
editorial

Virginia's delegates and senators in the General Assembly regularly serve up the bacon. This year, the budget looks a little leaner, though those in key budget-writing positions still managed to bring home some pork.

Not all pork is bad, of course. It's the method of distribution that rankles, not the money itself.

Considering how tight the state budget was this year, why did some programs get funding while others did not? (link)
Yes. Why some and not others? A question that conjures all kinds of less than desirable possibilities.

To those we elect to public office: Get out of this unethical, foul, and repulsive practice. Or get used to the accusations of corruption.
 
posted by Jerry Fuhrman
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