Rather daringly, The Seattle Times' editorial page has not only jumped on board the bandwagon for deep cuts in the state budget, prompted by shrinking tax receipts; it is also
Two ways to make deep cuts in government services
Our local politicians are coping with austerity by sharing the pain and keeping nearly all programs alive for a future return. But what about the chance to be rid of programs that don't work?

A passenger ferry (King County)
Our local politicians are coping with austerity by sharing the pain and keeping nearly all programs alive for a future return. But what about the chance to be rid of programs that don't work?