New Governor, Same Politics

The Southern Illinoisan ran a story today about what would happen if the proposed state income tax increase were not made a reality. If the this new revenue source is not in place, Gov. Quinn says, cuts will have to be made. Again we are threatened that a human service would be cut, this time its at-risk kids that are being used as a bargaining chip.



I'm glad Blago is gone. I'm glad Pat Quinn is behind the wheel. What I'm not happy with is our local leaders voting no on the income tax increase. The reasons given are terrible and do not reflect any values in what we need as southern Illinoisans. What their actions do show value in is winning elections.



Sometimes you have to do what it takes to get by. If your home is in financial trouble, you may get a second job to pay the bills. You don't like it but you do what it takes. No one likes higher taxes but if it saves our most vulnerable citizens, whats the problem? Is it not legislator's jobs to vote on behalf of their constituencies? My hope is that John Bradley and Brandon Phelps stand up for the people who need the services that will potentially be cut and be a representative for people who cant always advocate for themselves.





You can read the above mentioned article at:

http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2009/06/16/front_page/29079838.txt