Exactly....I'm sure that was a mitigating factor when they approved the contract...
They will hold the american taxpayer hostage...by eventually telling Congress Illinois will have to declare bankruptcy...if they don't pony up...
Personally, we need to see states fail to get their spending in line...
I live in Illinois and I couldn't possibly agree with you more! In the last 5 years my property taxes have doubled to over $9k/year on my home, and my income taxes doubled last year under the third corrupt governor in a row, Pat Quinn.
All told, I paid $57,962 in State Taxes (income, property tax) and all Federal taxes in 2011. I'm far from "rich" and these taxes are killing me. Yet, there are some who say I don't pay enough (while they pay NONE) and I should pay more?!
I can't stand it anymore.