-By Warner Todd Huston
Say yes to the Illinois Constitutional Convention. To help learn about the reasons and issues, a new book has been released by Bruno Behrend and John Bambenek called “Illinois Deserves Better.”
Here is what the website has to say:
It’s finally ready, and we hope that you will buy a copy. You CAN’T wait for Democrats or Republicans to fix Illinois. YOU have to be the one to fix Illinois, and it starts by voting “Yes” on the Illinois Constitutional Convention question that will be on the ballot in November.
Is the case for an Illinois Constitutional Convention really ironclad?
On November 4, 2008, Illinois citizens will have a once in a generation opportunity to call a Constitutional Convention. If you stop reading this book after this paragraph, please take away this singularly important message. If a better Illinois and a more honest government is your goal, then there is no intellectually sound reason to vote “No” on this ballot question. This book will prove that proposition.
The authors will take you through the trials and tribulations confronting Illinois, while showing that our sad state of affairs is a direct result of the perhaps well-intentioned, but poorly written and conceived Constitution of 1970. Unlike many who simply “curse the darkness” of Illinois politics, this book shines the light of reason on how we got here and how to find our way back. The authors lay out a clear case that the problem with Illinois’ Constitution is directly related to its massive transfer power from the citizens to the government.
The book continues with numerous proposals that make for an elegant and concise set of solutions to problems that plague Illinois (complete with model language). The book has the audacity to propose that we return power to the citizens of Illinois.
Illinois Deserves Better is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the issues that made one of the most important states in the Union a laughingstock across the nation. It goes on to provide a roadmap for the way back to its rightful place as a respected state. One governed by its excellent citizens, and not an insulated and un-serious political class.
Voting “Yes” gives citizens the opportunity for change, voting “No” simply gives you the status quo.