likely, very rarely

of course, I THINK I pretty much stay within the guidelines, but could be wrong

David still sniffling

I also think that there is a problem with the State budget, which Gov. Scott was elected to make right. His approach is to modify the future pay out of State funds to retirees by having the employees contribute a small amount more toward a retirement account – a form of deferred income for a future benefit.

There are many advantages to doing that for both the individual and the State.

One benefit for the individual is that the invested money will likely grow faster than what the State would be able to compensate at a future date when the employee is retired – and it’s likely to grow faster than inflation, while State payouts would grow at a rate equal (or less) than inflation.

The State (Taxpayers) would be in the position of paying out less of our tax dollars to support retired civil service workers. It “bends the cost curve” as our politicians are so fond of inanely repeating.

I think that’s a wiser course than just relying on the Taxpayer to be there to support the retired workers – really that’s a Ponzi scheme that only benefits the people that are the first out (and collecting) over those that are left holding the empty bag at the end. Kind of like our present Social Security system is right now.

When the State goes broke – who’s left holding the empty sack? All of us. The State cannot spend or commit itself to pay out more than it takes in to cover expenses.

We are heading into a financial brick wall, and it’s time (passed time) to apply the brakes on the liberal spending of money we don’t have. That applies locally as it does to every higher level of government.

Rule 2: No harrassing comments. (case in point, his post below)
Rule 6: Limit your comments to the subject in this story only. (not the comments others have made)

But were David ever forced to post within the rules and guidelines, I doubt he would rarely have anything to say.

And yes I realize that I broke both rules with this post……just sayin.

Both Scott and Morgan have taken on resposibilities as governor and sheriff with good intentions and see their ideas as a positive way to help our state and community. Not everyone agrees and will agree on everything. We need to give Gov Scott and Sheriff Morgan our due diligent attention and support. Neither may be right or may do everything we feel is right all the time but they do the best they can.

I would suggest the sheriff wear a more tasteful unifrom at public functions. The picture from the above news story looks very professional and is in good taste. I was a little confused from his uniform at the recent heroes commendation ceremony banquet.

If most of us here tried to address the issues rather than shouting each other down, we might break some ground.

Besides, he uses his real name. Not many folks are doing that,eh? I use only my initials but a lot of folks on here want to be even more anonymous than that.