Picken: Fischer, Swindell Should Pony Up $10K

I also don’t think Fischer fully appreciates the predicament in which he’s placed the city of Boise. Yes, the city has lawyers, but it has an obligation to make sure their work is done as cost-effectively as possible for the benefit of the taxpayers. When litigation of this type is filed, Boise should try to recoup costs because if Fischer and Swindell don’t pay their bill, taxpayers will. Now city officials are basically being asked to forgive the debt, opening up a Pandora’s box of potential legal problems. Let’s say the state of Idaho gets sued for not recognizing gay marriages performed in California. Would Fischer support waiving the legal fees were a gay rights organization to sue, lose, and be ordered to pay legal fees?/ Scott Picken , News Director’s Blog. More here .