The appalling and distasteful values of Republican leaders become more and more apparent each day. Here's some stories from Minnesota. I'd love to hear what these knaves are up to other states.
Minnesota's Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty brags about his willingness to compromise but he has compromised our best and most important values. Consider the following:
Pawlenty compromised our commitment to keep our vulnerable seniors safe. After Pawlenty budget cuts to sex offender programs, the Pawlenty administration allowed sex offenders to be placed in nursing homes. Once there they raped seniors.
Pawlenty compromised our commitment to the health of our people. Under the Pawlenty administration, the number uninsured in Minnesota keeps rising and rising . In 2003, 7.4% were uninsured, now 9.2% are uninsured.
Pawlenty compromised the integrity of state government by using state agencies as dumping grounds for political cronies.
Pawlenty compromised the safety of average citizens by failing to keep our roads and bridges safe. None of us need to be reminded that Pawlenty vetoed transportation funding in Minnesota and appointed a political crony as head of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. When his crony failed to ensure needed bridge maintenance occurred, Minnesotans died miserable deaths.
And the list goes on.
Pawlenty's willingness to compromise is no virtue and he and his staff should not be bragging. His willingness to compromise is a shame and a disgrace.