“Taking federal funds is like accepting funds from a loan shark and using the money to pay your gambling debt”
— Coeur d’Alene Councilman Steve Adams in voicing his philosophical opposition to the city accepting any federal funds. Later, Adams cast the only no vote against the purchase of all-in-one computer/in-car video for police cars. Even Adams’ council sidekick Dan Gookin voted yes, stating that all citizens benefit from fedeeral funding and this purchase will help the community.
Thoughts?