In an article in USA Today about tightening state finances chipping away at “anti-sprawl” funds, an Illinois state senator is quoted:

“In this kind of economy, it’s hard to argue that things that enhance the quality of life should take precedence over spending on human services and education,” says Republican state Sen. Steven Rauschenberger […]

Yahhh. Never mind that ‘sprawl’ is a product of government meddling in the first place. I love that this guy sees “human services” and “things that enhance the quality of life” as completely separate categories.