I see the point here, but how else to cut back earmarks?
Of the strategies that Chris Hackett might employ to fight “earmarks” that escalate federal spending, unilateral disarmament is the worst option for the region. His vow to not accept any earmarks would have a substantial, severe negative impact on Northeast Pennsylvania.Earmarks have become the device of choice for members of Congress who want to fund projects in their districts and states. Some of the projects warrant federal involvement; some don’t. The problem is that the system allows for the spending without priorities or comparisons of the relative merits of projects that receive the money.
Rep. Chris Carney, the 10th District Democrat whom Mr. Hackett hopes to
unseat, has been effective in his first term in securing earmarked money, most recently millions of dollars for new and needed National Guard facilities.
Elect Hackett, Hurt District
I find it interesting that Chris Hackett would brag about not wanting to be an advocate for the district that he would presumably be elected to represent.
Fact is, until earmarks are done away with, its the responsibility of our congressmen to bring back as much of our tax dollars as they can for legitimate and necessary projects. I guess Chris wants NEPA taxpayers to support projects in Alaska and not any here in NEPA.
His position on this issue just illustrates how little he understands about the political system and what his responsibility to his constituents is.
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