Normally when we have a subject line about your tax dollars at work, it's usually a dead giveaway that we're reporting a story about some asinine way politicians have discovered to squander your money. Not today, however. The story, from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as told by James Taranto of "OpinionJournal.com," relays a wonderful story of ingenuity and cost-effective problem solving. Daniel Andrew Wolcott, 22, is awaiting trial in Gwinnett County, Ga., on charges of stealing a $7 million private plane, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports he's unhappy with the jail conditions: Wolcott's parents, Scott and Diane Wolcott, have been at odds with [Sheriff Butch] Conway since November over dental floss not being allowed in the jail. They say their son's inability to floss caused him to develop gingivitis and gum pockets, which if left untreated could become full-blown periodontal disease. Conway came up with a solution, reports the AJC: "I had him moved to a cell with Bart Corbin." Corbin is a dentist who is charged with murdering his wife. "[Corbin's] trained in dentistry, and if there are any complications, they can advise the medical unit," Conway tells the paper. "[Wolcott] just had his wisdom teeth out, so I think it's a good thing he's in a cell with a dentist." Wolcott's parents aren't amused: "I'm taking on a very serious health care issue, and I don't appreciate Sheriff Conway making a joke out of it," Scott Wolcott said. "I don't think the Georgia or American dental associations would find it very funny, either." O to have more public servants such as Sheriff Conway. Just think of all the tax dollars we could save!
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