Can we vote on it?

It's more than a partisan issue, friends. Senator Frerichs proposed an amendment that would have allowed a vote on progressive vs. flat rate taxes (see Dan's post below). Everyone should be in favor of this amendment, regardless of party preference. We deserve to have our state tax structure represented on the ballot. Senator Kwame Raoul should be commended for his powerful plea to both parties to forget about their next election bids to do what is sensible and fair. Our elected officials need to put aside their own interests and represent ours by taking flat taxes out of the constitution and putting them up to the people of Illinois for scrutiny.

3% flat tax for all may sound fair, but when combined with consumption and property taxes it puts a huge burden on the middle and lower classes. Tax brackets do not take advantage of the wealthy and they are not a tax hike.

Tell your state representatives you want it on the ballot. We want to vote on it!