VIEWPOINT | 'Economic development' projects often promote crony capitalism
Guest column by Chris J. Larson
There is no controversy in the statement that the government isn’t known for its efficiency and accountability, particularly in financial matters. When it comes to spending our money (yes, it is our money) it is just way too easy for them to overspend on unnecessary projects with little to no accounting or accountability to us, the taxpayers.
I mean, just look at all of the state employee embezzlement stories that we’ve been treated to in the past year. The sad truth is that when it comes to Other People’s Money, no one really seems to care how carefully it gets spent, wasted and stolen.
Fortunately, the citizens of South Dakota – the folks who actually fund our government – are waking up to the truth that “Economic Development” projects are mostly boondoggles that elected officials use to reward their donors and buy votes.
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