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In response to
"WTF is right. CA State Parks Dept. sat on a $54 million surplus during a time when state parks were threatened with closure. Director resigns. -- (link)"
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con_carne
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Yes, it's the Washington Monument argument. Give us more revenue or we'll close [x] popular park.
Posted by
spamlet
Jul 20 '12, 13:54
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Because people will run to be taxed to keep it open even if there's zero chance the particular park/monument/program will be shuttered.
Named for a Congressional plea for funds to keep the Washington Monument open, I believe.
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