tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380403063299457743.post1361812899976698778..comments2023-11-10T02:50:56.594-06:00Comments on Capitol Outdoors - Illinois' Hunting and Fishing Resource: Illinois DNR Layoff Notices go out to 33 OfficersCapitol Outdoorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11709721701815232571noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380403063299457743.post-41251471375074562242015-08-07T16:28:32.450-05:002015-08-07T16:28:32.450-05:00I've never seen or heard of bigger atrocity in...I've never seen or heard of bigger atrocity in my life. There's a 5 billion dollar deficit currently in the state, and the answer is to start laying off police officers. CPOs represent everything in the realm of sportsman and outdoorsman. Besides the job of being a game warden, they handle boats, snowmobiles, criminal behavior, and help fill a gap for general law enforcement jobs in areas low on police power. I know for a fact these lay offs not only effect veterans (27 to be exact) but of those veterans, one was awarded the Navy Cross for saving his entire squad! For those of you not in the know, the Navy Cross is one step below the Medal of Honor! One of the 5 being laid off in Region 5 has been on the department for 12 years, he's at an age that makes it difficult to find employment to support his family. These remarks are in regards to the 20 field officers, I haven't even touched on the 13 recruits getting the axe. 13 men that just went through 6 months of para-military training, being told when to do everything from eat to use the restroom for 6 months. This doesn't include the hard work and dedication it took to just get into the academy, all for nothing. Sorry, but cutting the jobs of those out there risking their lives daily to protect the people and resources of Illinois is not the answer to the deficit. Take a big look at who is not in danger of being laid off, look at what they do, and make your own decision. This is especially important when you look at the work they do in comparison to what their paid to do it. You will probably find the work:pay ratio is slightly skewed. Wake up Illinois, it's time to stand by your Conservation officers, otherwise your children and grand children may not be able to have those hunts and fishing excursions you cherish now. I pray this doesn't happen, but we need to plan for what to do if it does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380403063299457743.post-66949683229526772032015-08-06T15:48:37.748-05:002015-08-06T15:48:37.748-05:00How about we do like Florida and other states and ...How about we do like Florida and other states and call welfare recipients in for a random drug test. If they fail they loose their benefits! What about not supporting illegal aliens! These cuts alone would save a ton of money and maybe this state will be better off. So much for hiring the Veterans who fought for our country and now we are turning our backs on them. If we don't keep our CPO's then poachers, those who bait deer and other illegal activities will run amuck! So much for wildlife control! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380403063299457743.post-10047280783963007682015-08-05T09:29:29.569-05:002015-08-05T09:29:29.569-05:00Since the days of blago IDNR has taken far more th...Since the days of blago IDNR has taken far more than it's fair share of budget and personnel cuts. Of yesterdays announced layoffs, DNR is taking more than 50%! None of those positions comes from the directors staff<br /><br />Perhaps the governor could cut some of his bloated, overpaid staff, not to mention legislative staffs. Since neither can come to a budget agreement, it's obvious to most citizens that the state might well operate better with no governor or legislature. Can we have a recall vote for all of them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380403063299457743.post-49783354445491363922015-08-04T19:57:34.967-05:002015-08-04T19:57:34.967-05:00A very good article and hard hitting. It is a sha...A very good article and hard hitting. It is a shame that CPOs take the hit during this tough time as well as the entire DNR. The Phoenixnoreply@blogger.com