I thought the new paint job was rather nice..... until the part about being Federally funded.

I dont' mind paying taxes if the money goes to provide goods and services that are necessary to provide for a civilized society. This one doesn't make the cut. In fact, it's classic case of wasted government resources. But when your senior Senator is the head of the Senate appropriations committee, that's what happens.

But it's still a nice paint job.