California has legalized public banks. Should Illinois follow its lead? – Opinion – Crain’s

Comment: The author says, "Public banks inform a new and worthwhile discussion about sustainability and growth. Let's consider democratizing capital in Illinois and putting the public in control of its own future." A bank run by Illinois politicians. Why didn't anybody think of this sooner?
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Fed up neighbor
6 years ago

And the Illinois politicians will steal from there also, claiming it belongs to them. Bad idea

nixit
6 years ago

Just as bad…a bank run by Illinois professors.

debtsor
6 years ago

Yes, let’s nationalize the entire banking system. That’ll work great!

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