Letter to the Editor:

I do not have much in common with Andy Dillon (Democrat Majority Whip) politically, but I am glad to see his stand against waste regarding the combination of pensions. He is attempting to combine the various pension obligations the state has for huge savings (some say it will save the state 600 million or more). He should be commended and supported across the aisle for his efforts to cut costs. The savings are huge for our state. Combining of these pension obligations should be considered. Mr. Dillon has taken a position that is against his own party and will have fallout. His efforts to lead and make tough choices should be supported by both Republican’s and Democrat alike.

We in this state have thrown a bunch of money at problems to see that money get squandered into wasted projects and political corruption. Both parties have been at fault and have contributed to the economic devastation we are now experiencing. Every piece of bad legislation that we have seen passed in this state has taken both Republican and Democrat votes. Its time our leaders put aside their differences and make the cuts to the pet projects (both democrat and republican) and start doing the people’s business.

Efforts like Mr. Dillon’s should be something that can be supported across both parties.

Todd A Courser, esq
Candidate for State Senate 2010