Floridians pay for light poles in Kentucky

The city of Greenville recently received $130,000 in federal Transportation Enhancement funds. Gov. Beshear presented the money to the citizens of Greenville on March 9.

The city will utilize the funds to install antique-style “cross-arm” traffic light poles, replacing wooden poles in downtown.

“This funding will not only restore the historical value, but it invites new interests and investment for communities across the commonwealth,” Beshear said. “Restoring a piece of hometown USA is important to the vitality of this community.”

Greenville received $354,400 in 2007 for the renovation and beautification of sidewalks.

Greenville is a city of 4,398 located in Muhlenberg County in western Kentucky.

$130,000 represents a minuscule sum when compared with the trillions the feds have spent in the last few months, but it perfectly illustrates the ridiculous use of federal tax payer money.

Don't get me wrong - I'm all for nice sidewalks and pretty lamp posts, but if the people of Greenville want or need those things, they should pay for them.

Why should taxpayers in Florida foot the bill for light poles in western Kentucky?

The founders of this nation never intended the federal government play Santa Clause to the states, but as the power of the feds continues to expand, the states rely more and more on the federal till - and subsequently lose more of their sovereignty.