Hey, don't believe me. Read it for yourself.
"Parks hope volunteerism blooms
At a time of widespread government layoffs, one state agency is putting out the word that it needs workers: You.
For free, if you don't mind.
Actually, I do.
Yeah, we gotta give your tax dollars to biotechs, Hollywood, and looting legislators feathering their own nests.
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation is avidly seeking volunteers for its third annual cleanup of parks, beaches, and campgrounds next Saturday, April 25. The agency long known as a patronage haven, where lawmakers could get jobs for favored constituents and even their constituents' children, has 330 fewer employees at work this season at its campgrounds, beaches, and urban and state parks. The biggest hit came from the summer program, which hired students and has 40 percent fewer this year, said Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr.
I'm not saying its a bad idea; however, if I'm gonna pay taxes, I'd rather a person actually work. Of course, as with all government jobs, once again corruption is epidemic.
At the same time, DCR expects a busy season at recreational areas as recession-weary families trade lavish trips for visits to area campgrounds, parks, and beaches....
I'll be sure to avoid them.
At DCR's Park Serve Day, volunteers will do everything from picking up litter and light maintenance to grooming trails or even building picnic tables at more than 50 parks from the Berkshires to Cape Cod....
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What do you get for your taxes, Bay-Staters, 'cuz I'm not seeing it.
