ITEF Comment Vol. XV Issue 7
Fourth in a series of articles examining the Lincoln myth vs. reality LINCOLN DESTROYED FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF SECESSION IN 1860s Until the tragic and brutal War of Southern Independence in the 1860s, secession was assumed to be a natural right. Secessionists founded the U.S., and the Declaration of Independence justified the secession of the separate [...]
Jim Tobin Interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago
Jim Tobin was interviewed by WLS-TV (ABC) on February 5th by, regarding Gov. Quinn’s plan to increase the state income tax by up to 67%. Click Here to read the interview with Tobin.
ITEF Peoria News Conference
ITEF was in Peoria on Wednesday, Febraury 11 to speak with local media regarding the state “revenue crisis”. NTUI President Jim Tobin also addressed Gov. Patrick Quinn’s support for state income tax hike.
ITEF Comment – Vol. XV Issue 6
TOTAL STATE REVENUES DIP MODESTLY IN FY2009 By Jim Tobin Peoria – For the first time in six years, since ITEF began tracking state revenue, total Illinois state revenue is down from the previous year, according to data from the Illinois Comptroller’s website. Total tax revenue for the first 7 months of FY 2009 decreased [...]
ITEF Comment – Vol. XV Issue 5
Third in a series of articles examining the Lincoln myth vs. reality By Jerry Kohn In announcing the criminal charges against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald commented, “The conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave.” Like many Americans, Fitzgerald was likely taught in school that Lincoln was a paragon of [...]
ITEF Comment – Vol. XV Issue 4
Second in a series of articles examining the Lincoln myth vs. reality By Jerry Kohn LINCOLN AS TYRANT Lincoln has become an iconic figure in American politics. In government-run (“public”) schools, where criticizing or questioning Lincoln or his legacy is virtually unthinkable, Lincoln is lionized for saving the union and as a champion for racial [...]
ITEF Comment – Vol. XV Issue 3
First in a series of articles examining the Lincoln myth vs. reality
By Jerry Kohn
LINCOLN’S LEGACY: “LAND OF LINCOLN”
Next week, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. But should we be celebrating? Lincoln has become an iconic figure in American politics. Politicians on both sides of the aisle sing his praises. In government-run (“public”) schools, Lincoln is lionized for saving the union and as a champion for racial justice and equality. Criticizing or questioning Lincoln or his legacy is virtually unthinkable. Nevertheless, it is vital to the future of liberty that we reassess both the man and his legacy.
