I have discussed this issue earlier post regarding the Library Referendum, but some of the message was lost when I transferred to a new hosting service.  I will repeat most of what was said in that post.

I was reading a post at The Peoria Chronicle regarding the proposed museum and its projected attendance.  The attendance numbers are at question (at least to some in the community) and therefore whether the museum can cover its operating costs.  Already the museum is not meeting its fund raising goals and has had to ask the public to help foot the bill through a county sales tax increase.  The Peoria County Board has voted to place a referendum on the ballot asking the residents of Peoria County whether or not they agree with the tax increase in order to help build the museum.

For the last several months the American and world economies have been hit hard.  Stock markets around the world have lost considerable value, and as a result many people and companies have been wiped out financially.  Blame is being thrown in every direction as to what caused the problems.  I’ve been reading in the media and blogs alike that saw the Free Market is to blame and it is time to let Capitalism die out.

This week6 term U.S. Representative John M. Shimkus, (IL) R-Collinsville and freshman U.S. Representative Aaron Schock, (IL) R-Peoria failed to do what they swore and oath to do just a few short weeks ago:

“I… do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Unit  States…; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same…”