Sudan or Fixing the State Budget?
200820Jul
Just wondering...
Michigan has the highest unemployment rate in the nation, the state budget is projected to have at least a $500 million shortfall next year, and our state leaders find the time to enact legislation to divest state investments in companies that do business in Sudan?
Let's be clear, no one is supporting Sudan in any way, shape or form. But, how is it that our state leaders find the time to dabble in international policy rather than their official role as managers of the state's business?
As a good friend of mine put it, "Michigan is burning and this is what our elected leaders are focusing on....says it all..."
- Doug
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albertjames:
The state's Competitive Grants program has been derided by Gov. Mark Sanford as a legislative slush fund. Lawmakers can tap the fund to send thousands of dollars to local programs, such as for festivals, water and sewer improvements and tourism improvements.
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albertjames
Michigan Treatment Centers
Detroit resident:
Michigan is living in luxury compared to what is going on in Sudan right now. If the State of Michigan had investments with companies that do business in Sudan it was already involved with international affairs whether it wanted to be or not. Divesting from Sudan is absolutely the right decision for the Michigan Legislature to make. We all need to look beyond what is right in front of our noses and see how our actions impact the rest of the world. Kudos to Michigan's leaders for realizing this.