[N.b. - I RedHotted this earlier, but it deserves more than that. - Sk.]

This is made of awesome:

If this budget becomes law over my veto, I am prepared to accept that outcome. But understand that what you reap is what you sow; the adverse effects of your tax and spending choices will ripple through the Vermont economy for years to come and those consequences will be your sole responsibility.

(Emphasis mine.)

(Gov. Jim Douglas (R-VT); conclusion to a letter sent to Democratic legislative leaders regarding his veto of a state budget that increases spending by another 5+% and raises taxes.)

Ah. Finally. There’s a line that deserves widespread weapon-like use.

(p.s. – Tags below chosen with intent; it’s been far too long since “Sanity” and “Vermont” have appeared in the same place. )