This from Steve Benen just amused me:
If these culture war fights [un-Constitutional laws against abortion] were merely a waste of time, they’d still be annoying. States like North Dakota and Alabama are facing plenty of real challenges, and the public is best served when their elected officials invest their time and energies into meaningful policymaking.
But it’s also a waste of money, all of which come from taxpayers, and all of which goes to progressive organizations conservatives don’t like.
And it’s true. But no real reason is given as to why. Statement of belief? But they’re using taxpayer money, not their own. As members of government, they must walk a fine line between using their best judgment … and not allowing their personal views to interfere with their duties. Given their touted fiscal conservatism, even if it’s mistaken, these continued efforts seem hypocritical.
