Originally Posted by Diff-chan
Yea, well Illinois residents are paying for it, whether it came out of last year's taxes or this year's taxes or five years ago taxes. If it came out of a general fund, well that is money that isnt gonna be used on some other more beneficial things, if it was covered by deficit spending (like a bond already issued) that money is wasted + interest. The state's irresponsible behavior is what made them waste the money.
And don't forget, the end costs for this include the time the state's lawyers spent in court. And the court's time. Etc.