Now we have one of many examples that prove my point.
In Michigan, state Republicans have apparently decided that they're just too strapped to pay for infrastructure fixes. State infrastructure has gotten bad enough, however, that the Laborer's International Union has taken to driving around a school bus crushed by an errant bridge girder to drive that point home:
Source: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/24/its-gone-beyond-repairs-state-rep-says-about-michigan-roads/
However, despite Michigan Republicans' claims of poverty, however, they've somehow managed to find $800,000 to give to a pro-life group:
An organization to help pregnant women in Michigan say “no” to abortion could see an $800,000 boost next year.
Under its newly passed budget, Michigan would expand its partnership with a faith-infused nonprofit group called Real Alternatives to fund “life-affirming” pregnancy centers throughout the state. Stocked with free diapers, toys and clothes, the center offers parenting classes and counseling on topics like adoption. Staff also advise women on how to tell their boyfriends and parents that they have decided to keep their baby.
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/06/23/michigans-budget-includes-800000-for-abortion-alternatives/
Now, I'm not a Michigander, so I can't speak with authority about the state of infrastructure in that state. But if bridges and roads there are so bad that someone has to drive around a crushed school bus to call attention to the issue, you would think that infrastructure was a problem that needed to be addressed.
Priorities, priorities. Conveniently, Republicans are just strapped when it comes to paying for fixes to infrastructure that could hurt Michiganders that are currently living. But when it comes to anti-abortion groups, their generosity is enough to garner an $800K donation.
Penny wise and pound foolish, exhibit A.
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