This explains alot.

You get what you pay for.

The decisions made by the Erie/Lafayette/Louisville/etc. governing bodies are completely understandable when you consider that their citizens have chosen the low cost/no cost option here.

Do you look for volunteers to fix your car, paint your house, provide medical care for your family members, or provide the other numerous services needed in today's society?

Get a clue, folks!

Hmmm...there was a rumor that legalizing and taxing prostitution in Lafayette to replace the Lowe's tax revenues was being considered...must be the notion of a red light district in Lafayette is still up in the air...

"Mr. Waneka made out like a bandit"

Nope.

There is a reason Mr. Waneka is still farming and not enjoying retirement.

The bandit that made out like a bandit is Lowe's.