I figured somebody would post exactly what you posted, tried to head it off but I guess I didn't make my qualification clear enough.
I'll try again: SINCE IT WAS GOING ON ANYWAY AND THE TAXPAYER MONEY WAS GOING TO BE SPENT, better it should be spent on something that is actually useful instead of a shoebox on a roller skate.
Still no excuse for living off the government teat.
Money taken from some taxpayers for the benefit of others.