| Apparently the Senate Republicans were too busy doodling during the Governor's State of the State speech that they were unable to listen to what the rest of Michigan heard.
Just yesterday Mike Bishop aka The Mad Scribbler was whining that he never heard about the closing of the Southern Michigan Correctional Facility in Jackson. "The decision to close the Jackson Prison comes as a complete surprise...
Really Mike? Gee, then I guess when the rest of us heard the Governor say
We will reform our prison system as well. Today our efforts to keep Michigan competitive are threatened by rising costs in our Department of Corrections. The budget I present in two days will include lower-cost ways to deal with non-violent offenders. We will accelerate our efforts to help those who are paroled become productive members of society instead of running-up an expensive tab behind bars that the rest of us have to pay. -snip- My proposal will include a mix of solutions - cuts, reform and revenues.
...you were clearly not listening.
Silly me, I thought you were in Lansing to actually get stuff done. How about getting Michigan back on track and work with the rest of the Legislature and the Governor to help the tax-paying citizens that keep you comfy in your plush throne atop the Senate Chamber.
So if you weren't listening then, how can we expect you to listen to us now when we are pleading with you to fix our state and start investing in Michigan? |
