[zeugma]

Why should I, an innocent bystander, be forced to pay for the Interior Department's illegal screwups?

IMHO, a better solution would be jail time for the perps.

Indeed. An additional or alternative plan would be to take what ever amounts are paid out, out of the interior department's budget.

[upchuck]

An additional or alternative plan would be to take what ever amounts are paid out, out of the interior department's budget.

And where do their budgetary funds come from? US!

Again I say, jail time would be more appropriate and would create a lasting impression.