Trading places might work

When I first heard about a state representative’s idea to annex three counties in southern Illinois due to their dissatisfaction with the state of Illinois, I was dumbfounded. However after thinking about it, I propose the following the following.

We could offer them Johnson, Linn and Polk counties. All based on past voting they are somewhat unhappy with the way the state is operating at this time. The positives would be eliminating three problem spots for the Republicans, The U of I could be the free thinking institution it needs to be, while offering three potential areas in Iowa where a women would have her choice restored. Negatives loss of 10% of Iowa population and tax revenue. These would be no real concern, however, as the brain drain and the revenue deficit are not on their radar at this time.

Kevin Melsha

Fairfax