So just how much is too much?

Like the fatman at the buffet suggesting a diet to his thin companions, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tells the suburbs experiencing rapid growth in construction to keep the lid on spending. In an editorial titled, "Hold that line on spending":

For the past few years, municipal and county officials in this area, sensing the growing frustration of property taxpayers, have for the most part held the line on taxes and spending.

They need to try to keep that streak alive this year.

Of course, they haven't completely found the low-tax low-spending regimin palatable. "But taxpayers have to be reasonable as well." Yes, fatman, and there's always room for dessert.

So tell us, oh tax glutton, what spending do you oppose? What possible spending have you shown any inclination to cut? Tighten your belts taxpayers while the government, cheered on by the Journal Sentinel editorial page, consumes more and more.