Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
The state needs tax revenue and consumers are willing to give it. It needs to start taxing services as well. Well done.
Plenty more revenue for the state, just need the political will to make it happen. It’s ok if Illinois doesn’t do it right away as the state can just raise taxes even more later.