Governor Perdue drew the short straw and was chosen to be the first high ranking pol to get this notion in the air.
At first she will suffer the slings and arrows that are the fate of all pioneers. After an appropriate amount of time the matter will be re-thought by some “thoughtful” columnist, say an LTF(Little Tommy Friedman, or an E.J. Dionne Jr.
It will become something to consider, and then become a movement. Next thing you know we’ll have to be screaming like stuffed pigs trying to stop this move towards tyranny, at which time we will be called Hobbitts and hostage holders for wanting to stop a sensible measure that would move the country forward. Its only a temporary suspension. And afterall,we only we to create “jobs” (emphasis on the b.s.) for the American people. For the children.
“Governor Perdue drew the short straw and was chosen to be the first high ranking pol to get this notion in the air.”
Agreed. Trial balloon. They want to see what kind of pushback this generates. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a “crisis” occur early next fall.