The Eric Garner case is maddening and sickening all at once. The part that gets me is that it all started over the sale of loose cigarettes. Not being a smoker, I had no idea that people purchased loose cigarettes, but I can understand how the occasional smoker might be interested in buying just one… [Read More]
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Taxes and where to live
I’ve said it before: if rich people really hate taxes so much, why are they all living in Kenilworth and Lake Forest? The University of Illlinois at Urbana-Champaign recently released data on the destinations of their engineering and computer science graduates. Of those graduating in 2012-2013, 34.5% moved to the Chicago area, 14.4% moved to… [Read More]
Summer fun and your tax dollars
I live in Chicago, one of the world’s greatest cities. Every summer, there are almost too many concerts, festivals, and special events. But you know what? Wherever you live is pretty special, too. There are so many great places, all over the country. And your town has parks, museums, and special events, too. Your tax… [Read More]
