[ajross]

> The money paid to Bushart ultimately is no skin off the government's back.

The suit was filed against Perry County, TN, not the state or federal government. A quick google says that its budget is $33M, so in fact this is a very impactful settlement for the county.

[briffle]

Their insurance rates will go up. Its not like they are cutting a check from their county budget...

[suzzer99]

*County taxpayers. The people who actually work for the country won't face any consequences.