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Funding for the State Parks is in danger because of the current budget crisis; the $6 vehicle entrance fee simply doesn't cover the $100m budget; the response from state government? Close the parks. A counter proposal has been made to raise the vehicle entrance fee to $15 - more than covering the budget needs and allowing the parks to stay open. Assembly Republicans, however, say no - that would constitute a "tax hike" and the proposal "likely" won't pass the 2/3rds vote required. 

I'm sorry, but, are these people out of their freaking minds?!?!

The population of the state (myself very much included) love the state parks - not only are they a great resource, a place to play, to explore, to protect the land, etc - the current fee is ridiculously low. If raising the vehicle fee (which, btw, doesn't prohibit someone from parking somewhere else and walking into the park for free,) makes the parks self sustainable, what is the downside? Additionally, surplus money could be used for park improvements, drawing in more tourists, generating more revenue, while not taking money from the general fund. 

People are willing to pay for the services they want. Let us pay to keep the parks open, please. 

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