It is down to the wire in Illinois to pass a budget by midnight.

A replay of last year, with out the fun-loving Rod Blagojevich.

I have a hard time not thinking that the separation of power here in the Land of Lincoln is out of balance.

When do the leaders of the house (Michael Madigan) and senate (John Cullerton) finally realize it is not about them, but about us, the citizens of this state.

Do I want my taxes raised? No.

But we cannot keep digging a canyon of debt to make things work. We need to get revenue, plus start cutting the fat.

I think it would be great if the fine men and women representing us opened their campaign war chests and doled out funds to get this budget balanced.

Show us the way politicians, or maybe we should show a few the door.