California
vs. Texas
The Governor of California is jogging with his dog along a nature trail
when suddenly a coyote jumps out and attacks his dog.
#1. The Governor starts to intervene, reflects upon the movie "Bambi" and realizes he
should stop; the coyote is only doing what comes natural.
#2. He calls animal control. Animal control captures the
coyote and spends
$200 testing it for diseases, and an additional $500 to relocate it.
#3. He calls a Veterinarian for his dog. The Vet collects his dead dog and
spends $200 testing it
for diseases.
#4. The Governor goes to the hospital and spends $3,500 getting checked for diseases from the
coyote, and to get his bite wound bandaged.
#5. The running trail is shut down for 6 months while the wildlife services conduct a $100,000
survey to make sure the area is clear of dangerous
animals.
#6. The Governor spends $50,000 of state funds implementing a "coyote awareness"
program for residents of the area.
#7. The State legislature spends $2 million investigating how to better handle
rabies, and how to possibly eradicate the disease.
#8. The Governor's security agent is fired for not stopping the attack and for
letting the Governor intervene.
#9. The Cost: $75,000 to train new a security agent.
#10. PETA protests the coyote relocation and files suit against the state.
Continue below for the Texas version:
California vs. Texas (cont.)
The Governor of Texas is jogging with his dog along a nature trail
when suddenly a coyote jumps out and attacks his dog.
#1. The Governor shoots the coyote and keeps jogging.
The Governor has
spent $0.36 on a .380 HP
hollow point cartridge. Buzzards eat the dead coyote.
Any wonder why California is broke????
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