Today, almost certainly, the Illinois Democrats will levy a 67% tax increase. Like all Democrats, the Illinois Democrats have framed Illinois' financial woes as a revenue problem, not a spending problem, so, remarkably, state spending will go up at the same time Illinois is crying poor.
The merits of tax increases aside, the tax bill was passed by blatantly deceitful means, being passed hours before a lame-duck legislature was replaced by a less Democratic legislature. More disgustingly, the governor, Pat Quinn, promised during his campaign to limit to veto any bill that increased the income tax rate beyond 4%. However, literally before he was sworn in, Quinn broke this promise, supporting a 5.25% income tax. In other words, he lied. No doubt, if he worked for Enron, Democrats would be howling that he should go to prison. But, because he's a public sector liar, he's supported by the left.
The most fascinating thing of all is that Illinois legislature outlawed the death penalty today as well. So, for followers of Illinois politics, here is the take-away: if you murder somebody, you can count on Illinois Democrats to show some mercy. If however, you work hard and are successful, the Illinois Democrats will come down on you hard.
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