Do these guys have a clue?

In my job I deal with the Department of Mental Health every day. I dealt with them when they were the Department of Mental Health, I dealt with them when they were the Department of Developmental and Mental Health Services, I dealt with them when they were the Division of Mental Health of the Department of Health, and I deal with them now that they're the Department of Mental Health again.

I had cases with them when all their offices and staff were in Waterbury, and I could walk across the parking lot to talk to them, and I have cases with them now that they're in Burlington, and they have to drive down to Waterbury to try cases, do witness interviews, and go to meetings on the Vermont State Hospital.

Now, apparently they may be moving again. According to a story in today's Free Press, the state's considering another move, back to Waterbury.

It's fine with me. I'm sure there will be some advantages in having DMH staff in the same place as the State Hospital (motto: "We'll be closing sometime") and other departments who deal with the same clientele. It makes you wonder, though: are the same people who thought it was such a great idea three years ago making the decision that it's a great idea to move back?