Investment decisions not for the legislature

At the behest of Jamestown area legislators, a grand plan for a $60 million amusement park has been proposed to the legislature with a direct appropriation of $5 million and a $60 million loan from the oil-rich Legacy Fund, now brimming with $8 billion.

Developing a huge recreation area in Jamestown should not bother us. In fact, it could be a big plus for the state.

The $5 million appropriation i...