tax payer77 of kingfield, ME Cut the fat, the waste and the bull along with it. Stop the spending.report abuse

No2Socialism of Statewide, ME While these Forest Services cuts do deserve consideration, it seems like our elected officials and the Baldacci administration are avoiding other obvious areas of waste and/or inappropriate spending habits. We must cut BOTH positions and the number/types of services provided by this pro-socialism style of government style. Our state leaders need to give capitalism a chance...government is not here to do everything for everyone, although some people do seem to like that concept. History has shown that's not a good idea.

For example, there is no reason for Maine state government to have an internal car rental division as part of DAFS. This not only makes government a competitor with car rental companies in Maine, it's using our tax dollars for something which should be a private-sector job. In addition, the payroll for those state employees working at this car rental division are earning way more than the current fair market value for Maine.

Hence, the 10+ overpaid positions within the Maine Fleet Services department should be cut from state government. Our Maine taxpayers and the car rental companies all deserve this type of cut. While there are other similar cuts potentially available, the public deserves more time to review & discuss these REAL OPTIONS with Appropriations. It's really quite simple, government should not do what the private-sector is here for.report abuse

tax payer77 of kingfield, ME Maine is broke, cut the fat, Welfare, Eductation, Forest Service, DOT.. it's all on the table... no excuses no special cases just do it. The next taxpayer bill is on the horizon. Stop the spending stop the madness.

We all smell a rat when Plum Creek thinks something is a good idea becuase it might slow down their approval process.report abuse

Anti Liberal of Taxland, ME CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT!

Can I be any clearer?

The Maine Forest Service, The Natural Resources Council of Maine, Forest Inventory Program, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education , the Department of Conservation are all excellent choices for an across the board cut of 50%!

Lets do more with less!report abuse