Timing is everything so when AFSCME waits to voice concerns over staff size in the prison system, until after people start talking about taking away the right for government workers to use collective bargaining it doesn’t resonate well with the taxpayers. Calling staffing shortages that they claim exist, a “crisis situation” seems like just another example of the boy who cried wolf. It’s just one more example of there being no difference between the Republican and Democratic Parties in this country. Both have a common objective, how to continue to fleece the taxpayers.

Frankly if you don’t want the job you have, then quit. Let someone who does want to work have a shot at getting the job. I’m sure there are those who’s hunger would overcome what you say is a crisis situation. Why suddenly is it a crisis, but it wasn't a year ago? 

If AFSCME wishes to help the situation they need only answer one question: Where is the money going to come from? Answer that question and people will begin to view your point of view as positive. Continue along the path of trying to simply stir fear and you’ll be seen only just one more problem the taxpayers can all do without. 

How do members of Congress leave office so wealthy? I have to wonder. Steering government contracts to friendly companies where members of Congress have bought call options.  It ought to be illegal for member of Congress to purchase stock options. That's the real insider trading that no one is talking about.