Homeland security money wasted in South Dakota

[suegeo]

So not only do the people out in the sticks get more money per person to spend on Homeland security, but the money they do get is pretty much wasted.

What a joke. Here's the story:


http://www.argusleader.com/news/Saturdayarticle1.shtml

What security dollars buy: an idle Durango

Peter Harriman
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published: 12/18/2004

Homeland grant pays for $26,000 SUV to battle terror - in Hamlin County

A new, white $26,000 Dodge Durango sits in a Hamlin County Highway Department shop waiting for terrorists.

Taxpayers paid for the sport-utility vehicle, which was purchased with a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

But unless terrorists strike, the SUV can't be used, the sheriff was told.

"I was told I was not to be driving that vehicle unless it was responding to a terrorist attack," said Hamlin County Sheriff Dan Mack.

[aquart]

1. Well, can he drive it to NY when WE get attacked?

Can someone pretty please abolish that obscene boondoggle department? I never want to hear the word "homeland" again.

[NV Whino]

2. I second the motion

[DBoon]

3. No it wasn't wasted

After getting rid of Tom Daschle, it will be very useful in keeping the voters content with their new republican overlords.

I mean thats what it was meant for, right?