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Letter: Let’s overthrow Illinois political royalty

MARCH 12, 2018 | by Vincent Kamin | CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“… We revolted centuries ago to abandon royalty, not enhance it, as we have today with fiefdoms, patronage and what amounts to lifetime tenures. No wonder our debt looms for our grandchildren to inherit. Manipulation of voting tactics and appointments resemble a monarchical system over the democratic system we created from judges, clerks and elected officials. An overhaul is needed.”

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