As many in the State of California are aware,  the legislators are attempting to close a huge number of state park to attempt to balance the budget.  This ploy (like others), which is designed to be as painful as possible for the greatest number of people, is an attempt to save the fat that exists in Sacramento. This plan hits close to home, as both an Uncle and Aunt work for the State Parks at a wonderful historic place in the Sierra’s called Bodie.  My Uncle sent an email explaining the plight of Bodie which reads as follows:

As many of you Californians and ex-Californians, and some of you folks from civilized States know, our State is attempting some outrageous stunts to try and balance the budget.

There is a proposal to close a large number of State Parks, including  Bodie State Historic Park, the one that I work at as a Maintenance Mechanic. This park is a huge boost to our local economy, and the closure would likely cost the State more than keeping it open. I am one of the 3 permanent employees who would probably be retained to try and keep the artifacts from walking away, but my wife Chris and the other seasonal employees would lose their jobs and the revenue that they generate for the State of California would cease. Please visit the website below to learn more of this ill-advised scheme. There is also some good contact information for those who would like to write or email the officials concerned.

www.calparks.org/stopclosures

So lets stop this nonsense, and let the Powers that be in California that they need to make cuts where they will not be hurting the people, but make cuts to the fat that exists in Sacramento.