Fire departments, public works, police, aren't social programs. Minnesota is (I think) third or fourth in the country for taxes.

When was the last time some useless civil servants like the Police prevented a crime? Where were they when some one broke into your home or vehicle? Where were they when some white trash teenager left her bastard baby in a dumpster? Oh.... They were wasting thier time and yours by giving a seatbelt ticket? Interesting.....