| Feb. 22nd, 2012

Just How "Broke" Is Maine?

Advocacy

By Exception Staff | November 14, 2011

The Maine People's Alliance, an advocacy group for liberal causes, has launched a new online initiative called "Back to Work."

On the site, Mainers are encouraged to upload pictures of "work that needs doing here in Maine." The idea is that there could be plenty of jobs created if the state tried to upgrade its infrastructure. From the site:

America’s not broke. We have more than enough money to create good jobs for all – as long as corporations and the rich do their part and pay their fair share of taxes. Corporations are sitting on nearly $2 trillion in stockpiled profits instead of creating good American jobs, while big businesses and billionaires continue to reap the benefits of generous tax give-aways. We need to send a message to congress that there's work that needs doing, right here.

Conservatives would counter that Maine is too "broke" to upgrade its broken roads.

Which side is right, in your opinion?

Photo of a flooded Portland street via the "Back to Work" page.