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BigV · 03-20-2017, 10:10 PM

Not to mention the fact that a lot of popular shit is short sighted. In Washington, as in many other places, we have the power of the initiative. Some have been good, some have been appealing, but with dire unexpected consequences. Witness Prop 13 in California back in the day. Capping the growth of property taxes at1%/year, regardless of the the rise in the costs of state obligations. It was kinda fucked up. Here in Washington, Tim Eyman (sp?), may he burn in hell, successfully promoted a flat $35 for car tabs. WILDLY POPULAR would be a gross understatement. Yet, the road maintenance budget didn't give a fuck. Potholes still cost the same to fill, etc.

I like having good results. Planning carefully improves the chances for good results. Experts, deliberative bodies, checks and balances, these things encourage careful planning (but don't guarantee it or guarantee a good outcome). Pandering and selfishness do not.

03-20-2017, 10:10 PM	#3
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Not to mention the fact that a lot of popular shit is short sighted. In Washington, as in many other places, we have the power of the initiative. Some have been good, some have been appealing, but with dire unexpected consequences. Witness Prop 13 in California back in the day. Capping the growth of property taxes at1%/year, regardless of the the rise in the costs of state obligations. It was kinda fucked up. Here in Washington, Tim Eyman (sp?), may he burn in hell, successfully promoted a flat $35 for car tabs. WILDLY POPULAR would be a gross understatement. Yet, the road maintenance budget didn't give a fuck. Potholes still cost the same to fill, etc. I like having good results. Planning carefully improves the chances for good results. Experts, deliberative bodies, checks and balances, these things encourage careful planning (but don't guarantee it or guarantee a good outcome). Pandering and selfishness do not. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.