[Thorwaywhobia]

Good post: interesting reading and informative web links. Thanks.

My only comment is that for what little I follow in the area of politics, my understanding is the current Gov. Paterson has been attempting to address the issues that are raised here: he is currently making major cuts in local government spending.

I have notice recently that there are even a few cable TV commercials critical of his various cost cutting measures: so he most have some very powerful (and deep pocketed) opposition.

Cheers.