Nice going!

Cook County is becoming a free for all of taxing, spending  and layoffs as the County bounces in and out of court trying  to collect the county soda tax, allowing Cook County to close a multi-million dollar budget hole.

Not closing this hole will result in 300 layoffs, half  of them in the giant Cook County jail. Who knew such a sweet tax could result in such a bitter aftertaste?  

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  1. ChristineAugust 31, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    well written sir. I personally don't like the soda tax because I enjoy my soda like other people enjoy their coffee. I have had to cut back, which is probably a good thing for my health, but I'm not a fan at the moment. Glad the money can be used for good though.

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  2. David's CornerSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    i think you made a good choice. We want you healthy!

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