Horsefürd Shows His Hoof

Originally posted in a LVRJ Forum

Horsefürd said I plan on focusing my time on [higher taxes (and spending)] during the next legislative session.

"We're going to raise your taxes and there's nothing you can do about it!" The contempt these arrogant, crooked politicians have for the private sector. Unbelievable.

I don't know about Tucson, AZ, but if we had small government in *Nevada* the biennial budget could be as low as $160M. That's right.

Eliminate ALL government programs except those which are constitutionally requried and fund those at bare minimum.

1. The three branches. Small government regular sessions would last 4-5 days. Legislators earn $200. No PERS or per diem. Layoff 90%+ of full time employees. Total cost $10M.
2. Prisons and juvenile hall. Opaque budgets. Pardon inmates serving time for victimless crimes. Save a bundle.
3. A militia. One ex-USArmy Commanding General. $50K. The rest reserves. Besides,the federal government has to defend us if the Governor requests assistance.
4. Assorted bureaucracies (AG, Treasury, Superintendent, etc). Less than $5M.
5. Mental/Rehab hospitals for bona fide RESIDENTS who are severely disabled (benevolent institutions). Currently ~25% of the budget. Opaque budgets. No more out-patient services. Minimum level of care. Want more? Go to *private* hospitals.
6. Three UNR applied science departments. Education trusts pay for it *all*. Shortfalls covered by user fees (tuition). Total cost ZERO.
7. One public school per district (18 statewide). A little red schoolhouse only for teaching the 3Rs to poor kids (as originally intended). Done by 8th grade. Trusts pay for it. Total cost ZERO. No more public daycare for rich kids.

That's it.

So you see, $160M is a conservative estimate. Keep in mind that the biennial budget represents only ~1/3 of state spending. We pay extra for roads, etc.