[Superman]

I agree with you, Bill. Remember that. I happen to agree with you.

That being said, as you know there is currently a vigorous war on gubmit spending. America appears to be nearly unanimous in calling for......indeed demanding, that gubmit agencies slash their budgets down to the bone marrow. Okay. Government agencies provide services other than police and fire (whose budgets are also being eviscerated, BTW). How 'bout those one-hour waits for service at licensing offices? Perhaps we will be happier when they are three hours. Building and electrical permits......get them in weeks or months ahead of time. Building delays will save us a LOT of money.