The governor finally got it right! The federal government has abrogated its responsibilities and dumped a mess on the states that the states unfortunately have neither jurisdiction nor resources to handle. When Bush nominated the most incompetent head of immigration services ever—Julie L. Myers—it further guaranteed the Grover Norquest drowning of the government. Myers, who on Halloween was seen praising a blackface costume, hasn't got the skills or competency to tackle these tough issues. (Which is precisely why she got the job.) So the dysfunction grows and spreads like a weed. Governor Spitzer presumed he could tackle this mess—which as a governor he (or any other governor) simply cannot, regardless of legislation, executive order, or bipartisan support (or lack thereof). It simply can't be done without the federal government creating a sane and comprehensive policy overhaul. The Bush administration intends to leave all its messes to the next administration, ensuring another 15 months at minimum of paralysis on this issue.