Why stop with seniors, Governor?

I'm sure our governor feels that his latest end-run around the legislature by "improving" the transportation bill was a 10 strike. Who wants to oppose a free ride for our senior citizens?

However, viewed in the context of all the shenanigans being played out in Springfield, it's better understood as "same old, same old."

On the one hand, we are advised that our transportation system is in such dire straits that it needs a financial bailout to survive in its current form.

Then at the last moment we are told that a segment of the public independent of specific need should be given on-going vouchers.

If cost is not a consideration, why don't we broaden it to include: children (under 21 years of age), unwed mothers, servicemen, the unemployed, anyone who doesn't own a car, etc.

What the heck, let's make it free for everybody while we're at it.

Even better why don't we ask our generous governor to further improve the Transportation Bill by providing everyone with free flights between Chicago and Springfield like he receives?

If he wants to be a populist governor, he might as well go all out. It's free isn't it?

James Mooney

Arlington heights