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June 29, 2005
Budget problems aren't a walk in the park
Those of us who have been following the on going budget negotiation at the state capital know that it's not a walk in the park for the lawmakers and the governor (Pawlenty). If there is no resolution to the budget problem, it means that there will be no walk in the park beginning July 1. State parks fall into one of those categories of government that will be shutdown.
If there is a possible government shutdown, about 16,ooo state employees could lose their jobs. Hence, the workers are not the only ones who stand the chance of losing income, the state will also be losing more than $800,000 in revenues. Residents and visitors who use the park for camping and other recreations will also suffer a set back.
Like I said in class, politians are not to be trusted. They always allow their interest to exceed the interest of the very people who they claim they are working for.mpr