An investigation by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission recognized what lawmakers should have: The campaign for the opulent $50 million courthouse in Tallahassee was conducted without regard for taxpayers, ethics or common decency.
The JQC on Tuesday charged 1st District Court of Appeal Judge Paul Hawkes with abusing his position in his quest to bulldoze the project through the process.
Moreover, the shameful Taj Mahal episode shows that even purportedly conservative Legislatures don't mind lavishing money on select projects, particularly when powerful friends benefit and taxpayers are not paying attention.
this is an example of where money could have been saved, but instead was wasted because of influence...
