THE UBIQUITOUS PROGRESSIVE SOLUTION:  Melissa Harris, a columnist at the Chicago Tribune, has, in her infinite wisdom, the perfect solution to Illinois’ infamous pension problem:

There is a simple solution to Illinois’ pension mess that too few people are talking about: Tax retirement income.

Make it taxable just like any other income.

Why?

It is the largest tax loophole in the state, costing an estimated $2 billion per year.

Eureka–that’s it!   Of course, Illinois’ profligate pension system has racked up $104.6 billion in unfunded liabilities for the State’s taxpayers.  But hey, I’m sure there are other things to tax besides senior citizens’ retirement income.