This proposed IL state constitutional amendment I just got official notice about.

[murielm99]

4. I am voting NO.

I feel this amendment is a way for the legislature to take power away from unions. And it helps them pass the buck on making any positive changes to pensions or benefits by saying their hands are tied, it is against the law. This is not pension "reform." And we would not need pension reform if people were not so brainwashed about paying taxes. If public employee pensions are supposed to be funded by taxpayers, then raise taxes if necessary, and fund them! Taxes are the price we pay for having teachers, cops, firemen, etc. If you want to live in a civilized society, then you have to pay for it!