Another well-intentioned bill that would cost taxpayers' money was supported by all the members of one party and opposed by all the members of the other party.
The supporters of the bill, estimated to cost $22 million according to the Denver Post, argued that it was good for the state, despite the cost. The party opposing the bill said that this is no time to increase government spending since the state is facing a $1.2 billion shortfall.
Of course, it is easy to tell which party is which. Yep, all the Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee voted in FAVOR of the bill and spending the money, and all the Democrats on the committee voted AGAINST it.
Wha - what?
It's true. Apparently "fiscal restraint" has its limits.
The bill in question died in committee along a 7-4 party vote. It would have made a third DUI a felony. That is probably a really good idea. But when you can not pay for it, you can not have it. It is a pretty simple rule.
Isn't that what the Republicans tell the Democrats all the time?
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