Why we love our legislators

Well, folk here we are. In the thick of a budget crisis that has forced the State of Minnesota to shut down.  The State Legislature is blaming the Governors Office of demanding ( of all things ) a mild, small, tax hike on the wealthiest citizens in the state.
The legislature doesn’t want that because 90% of them are the wealthiest citizens in the state.

It tickles me some to observe the state government doing what it is doing.  The State Legislative leaders blaming the Governor’s Office for reckless spending,  increasing taxes,  and poor oversight.  It sort of reminds me of my alcoholic brother in law who has blamed everybody else for his drinking problem and continues to live in his denial about his addiction.  How did this state get so far in debt?  From what I have read in the Star-Tribune the State Legislature is saying it was the Governor’ Office that got us in this financial mess. But, wait a minute, does the state have a constitution?  Sure it does!! ( At least that is what we were taught in our civics class).  And what body of the Minnesota State government is responsible for making spending laws?  (Just a question that seems to be begging an answer).  According to some of my failed students, it was the Governor’s Office that had the power create spending bills. Sorry, wrong answer!!!.  Is it the Supreme Court?  NO, try again.  Must be the State Legislature (most of which came out of the State House of Representatives).  Bingo, go to the head of the class. 

Sure, it is the responsibility of the State Legislature to enact revenue and spending bill for the State of Minnesota.  But, I just read in the Star Tribune that the legislature is blaming the Governor for not budging on the budget.  Who makes the spending legislation again?? Just a question. 

It seems to me that the State Legislature over the past how many years has been spending more than they should and know when things get tight they are looking to place the blame somewhere else so they DON’T LOOK BAD. (Denial again) Well, sorry folks, you legislators of Minnesota look extremely bad now because 90% of the population of Minnesota is sick and tired of you guys not being able to get important legislation done during the time given you.

It only my opinion, but the State Legislature should go back to work without pay and  unravel the spending they created and get this State back on its feet again.  They can start by cutting back on their own generous health insurance programs and pensions.  This alone would save millions and it would place them on the same playing field as their constituents. 

Remember we voted them into office 

Remarks by Corbin Corson a frustrated citizen who is living on a fixed income while the State Legislator’s get more free medical insurance and privileges they don’t deserve.