I'd rather have every penny of state money going into the Gov's infrastructure projects if the taxpayers don't get a refund. But that's exactly why the Democrats don't want to see California prepared for the future. That's not where the votes for them are.
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")