Rauner points finger, has few solutions

In addition to teachers, public service workers, unions and Democrats, our new governor also blames the Supreme Court for Illinois' fiscal problems. But, I don't see any solutions. It's easy to criticize and point fingers. And much more difficult to come up with realistic solutions.

Of course, wealthy politicians who pay a $100,000 for a bottle of wine don't accept recommendations to raise revenue if it adversely impacts their rich pals. Instead of advocating a graduated income tax and a transaction tax, Rauner is trying to cut his way to solvency. You can read about how well this approach has worked in Greece, Spain, Italy and in Kansas.

Tom Minnerick

Elgin