I love Illinois, but we have some terrible ideas concerning taxes here. Why in the world would this State levy taxes on stuff that people will travel out of State to get? It doesn't make any sense.
Gasoline and tobacco are taxed far less across the Mississippi River, in the State of Missouri. All the money we spend on these items should be spent here, in this State to support our local economy. I wouldn't be making this trip if Illinois had a rational tax plan. I'd be spending about $100 here, and that could generate taxes for this State, and help our small businesses as well. Instead, we travel across the bridge and support their economy and their State budget. They really must think we're foolish over there.
Us for putting up with it, and our leaders for making it so.
