Speak Out reader opinion: Visit to southern Wisconsin explains Illinois exodus

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On our latest go to to southern Wisconsin, we found rather more than nice lakefront eating and strolls with out carjackers lurking close by. We bought fuel for $3.99 a gallon, purchased gadgets at Goal, all taxed at 5%, and found there’s no tax on groceries! The boldness of violent criminals in Prepare dinner County, our state’s large pension debt and the fixed rise in tax charges throughout the state make it a no brainer when individuals take into account transferring to a state with low taxes quite than preelection giveaways.

Christine, Evergreen Park

First off, I am a fan of decreasing if not eliminating sooner or later using fossil fuels. However have a look at Germany. They’d this inexperienced authorities infrastructure the place they weren’t going to drill, they weren’t going to mine coal. However they’ll however it from a rustic like Russia and now Russia is holding their neck over the fence saying we’re going to chop off the pipeline. Take into account Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, once they go for the pure sources, they’re a thousand instances worse for the surroundings than America, Germany and Europe.

Tom, Burbank

JK, nothing about me. Sure, I don’t like abortion however it ought to be a girl’s selection, however not used as a type of contraception. I used the phrase killed not homicide. No, I don’t imagine assault weapons have a spot in on a regular basis life, however I respect the fitting of somebody to personal a gun. Sure, I imagine that the demise penalty ought to be introduced again for the individuals who commit heinous crimes resembling homicide.

Linda, Orland Park

That is for Betty for Crestwood with the damaged down rubbish disposal. Don’t you suppose these individuals deserve a vacation weekend off, ma’am? It’s solely your rubbish disposal, think about if one thing actually occurred to you. Keep in mind the times when a vacation meant a vacation the place everyone was off and having a great time.

Brian, Midlothian

Properly with the Jan. 6 hearings on TV, I can solely hope that Trump’s followers lastly get up and odor the espresso. Your loved one chief is responsible of treason, sedition and the potential overthrow of this authorities.

Kevin, Oak Garden

Let’s be sincere, if politics was not so profitable it wouldn’t entice so many unsavory characters.

Jim, South Holland