The government shutdown in Minnesota is getting national attention. View the New York Times article on ” Antitax Controversy in Minnesota.” This is hardly welcome attention. The writer clearly brings out the negative outcomes associated with the antitax obsession.
Knowing that legislators are willing to allow a shutdown for an ideology fetish will certainly not bring businesses to Minnesota. As a matter of fact, there is little reason for visitors to come to Minnesota now. And this is prime vacation time. How will the Republicans ever justify the damage being down to Minnesota’s economy and image because of their juvenile behavior? I thought they were elected to manage the state, not bring it down. The state is in such a vulnerable position because the previous governor made good policy impossible, and to have current Republican leadership try to force through the same ill-advised policies is unbelievable. Don’t they learn anything from their mistakes? Previously the state had been warned that the inappropriate accounting tactics being used during the Pawlenty administration could result in lower ratings for the state. One company did lower their rating this week. How many more will follow suit until the Republicans start paying attention and act in a professional manner?