[cripplecreek]

the people and officials of that state will need to accept the very real possibility of doing without federal funds.

I'm all for that. Its a great position to stand in if you want less money going to the feds in the first place. It's why I supported (but didn't love) a state bailout of Detroit. When other cities come to the feds for a bailout, we'll have the moral standing to say "NO".

[PapaNew]

When other cities come to the feds for a bailout, we'll have the moral standing to say "NO".

Amen.