Congratulations on having the energy to post for 200 consecutive days. Keep up the Great Work. Your buddy, Warren {:-)

Illinois' normal income tax is 3%...the 5% is a temporary rate to help with the pension funding mess. There is a property tax deduction in Illinois that Indiana doesn't have. Large states like Florida, New York, Texas have much higher property tax levels than Illinois. Also many states including Indians have LOCAL income taxes on top of the state income tax. Indiana schools like Texas and Florida (I have lived in both) have horrible schools, social services, and environmental quality.

Congratulations on hitting #11 on the "30 Day Points Leaders" list this afternoon! Your buddy, Warren :-)

Very interesting avatar. I see we have the same problem of keeping our stripes. Lets be buddies

And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. :)

Neat - glad to hear it. That goes a long ways towards explaining the avatar. Dont let them polysci or womyns studies types pollute you too much!!!!!

"if you appear on my campus with a weapon..." Shock are you a college prof?

Congratulations on reaching 2.0 Million points and getting your new red bronco!