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.
“Peoria police and fire pension boards are asking the city council to raise property taxes.” Is there anyone left in Peoria to pay property taxes? Also, do these boards understand that increasing already high property taxes will accelerate outward migration?