As usual, the Exeter government needs more money this year. More than half a million dollars more than last year. Why?
Well, why not? After all, there is an unlimited supply of money from the hapless taxpayer. Unlike a business, where prices are determined by consumer demand, bureaucratic budgets have no such cap. Once you realize that (a) you can always spend more money, and (b) you can always increase the amount of money you steal...er, tax..., then you continually expand your budget. Bureaucratic budgets never decrease either, even if there is a "surplus." This is a wonderful ratchet effect hat continually expands governments' tentacles on our society.
Oh well, as long as the area near a certain storefront gets beautified, everyone is better off.
Well, why not? After all, there is an unlimited supply of money from the hapless taxpayer. Unlike a business, where prices are determined by consumer demand, bureaucratic budgets have no such cap. Once you realize that (a) you can always spend more money, and (b) you can always increase the amount of money you steal...er, tax..., then you continually expand your budget. Bureaucratic budgets never decrease either, even if there is a "surplus." This is a wonderful ratchet effect hat continually expands governments' tentacles on our society.
Oh well, as long as the area near a certain storefront gets beautified, everyone is better off.
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