Now, why $800,000 for a statue?
Man, that's some ego there.
There's way too many people who think too highly of themselves.
I recall that one time during the administration of the first George Bush that the newly-appointed postmaster of Atlanta (a Democrat, by the way) held a big "inaugural" that cost more than a million bucks.
A postmaster.
What next? Coronations of acting assistant associate directors of state agencies?
They probably do that in California and Massachusetts, but I hope it doesn't spread.
Now, Now, Frank, there is not one person that I know who on being elected town dog catcher that was told they had $3,000. bucks for them to use in a town parade for the 4 of July would not consider just march on foot, but would actively search out a cheap flat bed, get the SPCA involved perhaps Girl and Boy scouts to turn the bed into a float and ride on it with the animals waiting for adoption.
Cost for truck and flat bed for 3 hours $400.00
Cost for decorative items $500.00
Labor free, kids and SPCA do all the work and design.
Cost for refreshments, sodas and hot dogs, due to donations from stores and volunteers,
$150.00.
Now one is ready to ride the float, let the town know [Who you are ] One has become a figure of importance for the first time in their lives.
There is almost $2000 left over that one can be charge to the town for personal expenses.
This is just one example of how human nature works, can you imagine how those in State Politics are going to act ???
