I said ‘if the governor’s a thief, prove it’; it is one thing to say it, and another to cite the case and conviction, apparently.

The AG simply wants the reinstatement process to not be automatic; she wants the process to be initiated by the convicted felon and only after a waiting period. Wow that’s really labor intensive!

Defense was the excuse used to build the interstate highway system; prior to that, I guess armies simply didn’t traverse across the country…oh that’s right, they did. As a matter of fact, many states built roads inside their boundaries; many were toll roads as the tolls were used for maintenance. The interstate highways eliminated that from state budgets creating more dependence on federal money. Of course, the interstate system really done a lot for small town America’s economic situations, right?

The oilfields in ND, near shore, and in AK should address our petroleum needs long enough to develop alternative sources of energy. I believe I heard somewhere that new shale finds in ND may be millions of barrels of production-PER DAY!

I guess you can get to the government’s job in your next liberal attempt to justify government’s interference in our lives and daily violation of constitutional bounds.

Why should it be easy for civil rights return to convicted felons?

Is it the government’s job to build railroads and roads?

When gas is $5/gal. will we wonder why there’s so much dependency on foreign oil when there’s plenty here in the US?

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Boy….where to start? There are so many ridiculous statements in your post that I feel kinda ridiculous responding to it, especially since you obviously did not intend it as rational discourse but as flame bait. But darn, I’m a sucker for an easy chore. Problem is, I think there is a 300 word limit on this forum, so we’ll have to cut out a couple of your more outlandish rants for sake of space.

# No one needs to prove the governor is a thief. He’s already paid the fine for it.

# So what would you have the felons do? Plow your garden? Shoe your mule? I mean, why not say something halfway intelligent here? If you are *for* letting them work for the return of their rights, what would satisfy you?

# The question of road building was answered when the interstate highway system was constructed. Yes, it is the government’s job to be sure the nation has a decent transportation system for defense, if nothing else.

# I share your concerns about imported oil but anyone who thinks we have enough oil here in the U.S. to satisfy our voracious appetite for the stuff is either terribly misinformed or willfully ignorant.

Like I said….too easy. Thanks for your time.

If the governor is a thief, can you prove it?

Why should it be easy for civil rights return to convicted felons? They should have an opportunity to have their rights restored, but it shouldn’t be easy should it? They should have to work for it; they got it free the first time, didn’t they?

Is it the government’s job to build railroads and roads?

Is creating jobs the government’s job?

When gas is $5/gal. will we wonder why there’s so much dependency on foreign oil when there’s plenty here in the US?

The main role of government is to protect our life and liberty and allow us the opportunity to pursue happiness. I don’t believe that includes providing for us from cradle to grave, does it?

The fact is that the U.S. is trillions of dollars in debt, so where will they magically come up with this 2.4 billion dollars? With the usual cost overruns, construction delays, etc., the cost for this rail project could potentially skyrocket. This means Florida taxpayers could be left holding the bag, if this ends up being a flop.
At least our governor is smart enough to realize this. Just because it seems like a good deal, doesn’t mean it is a good deal. There is no such thing as “free” money. Economics 101.

Yeah we wouldn’t want people to get their rights back, get jobs, and become productive members of society. Do they not have bigger issues in the state to deal with, instead of taking away rights ?