It seems like every day I read about how government wastes money so I thought I would record them. Since I began this blog, I have been stunned by the amount of waste, fraud, and mismanagement I have found. I recognize that some government is necessary for any society to exist but without the "profit incentive" that we have in private enterprise, government continues to grow like a cancer and along with it the potential for abuse. If you ever needed a reason to limit government, just read some of the following posts.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Government 'Horseshoer'

Despite having no horses, the water and sewerage department for the city of Detroit employs a horseshoer. Yet even with a department so bloated that it has a horseshoer and no horses, the local union president said it is "not possible" to eliminate positions. The horseshoer costs the city $56,245 (including benefits.)

Despite the absurdity of the bankrupt city paying a horseshoer, John Riehl of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 207 told the Detroit Free Press that the department needs more workers. "They don't have enough people as it is right now," Riehl said.

Only a government would spend money on a horseshoer with no horses. Only a government workers' union would then complain about not having enough workers. Click here for complete article.
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