In about two weeks, Idaho's 105 legislators will reassemble for a special session. Bringing these lawmakers to Boise and then paying for their lodging and meals works out to $31,000 a day. Add to that the indirect costs of legislative staff - people who draw up bills, research issues, work on budgets, provide clerical services and keep the formal machinery of the House and Senate operating. Don't forget Statehouse security and the members of the executive branch - from the governor's office, the attorney general and the Department of Health and Welfare - who must prepare for the session and assist lawmakers. The value of that work - and the projects left unattended while they're preoccupied with the lawmakers - works out to about another $10,000 a day. Think of what that kind of money could buy/Marty Trillhaase, Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: Wouldn't it be nice if the irresponsible elected officials who foisted the Child Support Enforcement mess on us could be made to pay for the special session to fix it?