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Summary and audio linked here.
Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Full interview and summary linked here.
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Just shoot the squatters
Castle Doctrine Definition:
Illinois’ Castle Doctrine grants individuals the right to use force, including deadly force, to defend their homes from intruders.
Don’t punish lawbreakers—let law-abiding citizens bear the costs of damage instead. This law is mere window dressing by the Democratic Party. Police struggle to solve even violent crimes; what chance do they have against squatters? This measure was passed to boost poll numbers, but it’s unlikely to lead to real action.
CWB Chicago reported on a couple that did their own research to catch the burglar who invaded their home. Neighbors helped them and they found good camera footage of the thieves and eventually an arrest was made. I’m not saying Chicago police don’t care–maybe they are overwhelmed and understaffed… . All I know is if you are a robbery victim, a hit-and-run victim, or a victim of squatters or a sex offender, nobody is going to care except you. Dealing with squatters is like a hit and run. They damage your home and cost you thousands in legal fees and… Read more »
Noticed that Rep. Ford made it clear that he didn’t want squatters harmed. Don’t worry. Squatters and other criminals are treated very well in Chicago. Squatters can ruin a property and assault homeowners with no consequences. The squatters I dealt with years ago were drug dealers and thieves who had committed crimes across three states–IL, KY, and TN. I did my own research–Chicago police can’t/won’t help you. Thank you to Tennessee law enforcement for sending one of the squatters to prison for drug trafficking.
Finally something is being done. Hope this works.
Squatters are from hell.