The state is taking money that was appropriated for one bad idea almost a generation ago and spending it on an equally wasteful idea.

Wrangell's newest wireless internet and cell tower has been set in place and, when it is operational, is intended to improve sketchy service for some customers around 3- and 4-Mile.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy never seemed to worry much about getting along with his colleagues when he was a state senator. Nothing wrong with being an obstinate contrarian, unless you would rather learn, build consensus, truly govern and get something done.