Opinion: Picking on the Blind Man

It is evident that President Obama has been given a long leash in his attempt to stabilize the economy. His almost constant reminders that our situation will deteriorate before it improves protects him from criticism. Gov. Paterson's situation seems to be the polar opposite. Saddled with an even more dire outlook and an even more inept legislative branch, Paterson has become the scapegoat of all politicians, union leaders, and new york state residents.

Paterson actually believes in a balanced budget, and for this belief has drawn the ire of both republicans and democrats: Republicans because he's raising taxes and fees on everything from soda to ski lift tickets, and democrats because he's forced to cut spending across the state.

Anyway, here's another example of residents' disdain, courtesy of the Dunkirk Observer.