Quote Originally Posted by Fredwina View Post
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1553798.html

This article goes into it more than any other I've seen. It seems to just boil down to the Governor and Lt. Governor not getting along. Hey, I'll show you! I'll take away your tour! Take THAT! sad sad sad

It's also apparent that some legislators don't understand how many people actually like cycling. I pasted a comment Jay Nixon (Gov. of MO) made.

Here's Nixon ribbing the tour at a Chamber of Commerce gathering on September 9, 2008 -- the same day the Tour was winding through Springfield.
In his closing remarks, the Governor-to-be thanks the packed house for attending his event:
"Thank you . . . 75 people on a beautiful day that could be out watching Belgians ride bicycles in your town . . . (laughter) . . . are here."

He doesn't even seem to care that it's a WORLD class event. Guess if it doesn't interest him, then it doesn't matter. Apparently he can't even see how the Host Towns will also be impacted. I live by St. James, (best Host City last year) and a friend over there told me that they have already spent big bucks on this thing, and now the entire town is ready to tap dance on his face. Her words. How can a Governor be so blind as to what's happening in his state? 1.5million is a drop in the bucket compared to the revenue it will bring IN to the state. Should be an interesting few days.

Reesha: Oops, I accidentally started an identical thread. Sorry! I deleted it. Your title was even better!