Walls For Governor

Governor Quinn has repeatedly asserted that he will slash critical Social programs if the Illinois legislature does not pass a budget balanced by huge tax increases. Illinoisans are regularly bombarded by such Doomsday scare tactics at budget time. “The sky is always falling; it is always the end of civilization as we know it.”

Governor Quinn and legislative leaders appear to be deadlocked. Quinn has not demonstrated a willingness to responsibly cut costs in ways that will not affect essential services. Legislators are unwilling to pass a tax increase that may jeopardize their re-election chances.

In fact, the recession will deepen if Illinois and other crisis stricken states are allowed to fail. It is time for Illinoisans to join with Californians, and call upon the Feds to redirect stimulus funds to assist the states. This will enable us to avoid Income Tax increases, funding cuts, layoffs and other pro-cyclical actions.