Illinois’ fireworks ban limits liberty, hurts job growth – Illinois Policy

The fireworks ban prompts Illinoisans to take their business to neighboring states, costing Illinois both tax revenue and jobs. Pennsylvania, which has roughly the same population as Illinois, brings in $10 million in tax revenue annually from fireworks sales.
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The Paraclete
1 year ago

Job growth? Maybe grow another eye or finger!

Lion's Choice
1 year ago

Darwin theory means that fireworks will clean up the gene pool

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