The structure of PERS tier 1 wasn't dubious, it was a monumental mistake. There is widespread bipartisan agreement on that point. While that recognition may help to prevent future debacles, it does nothing to help right now.

There are no meaningful solutions on the horizon. No magical revenue sources will materialize and voters are resistant to new taxes. The legislature will divert funds where possible and implement as many fees and other revenue hacks as they can, but it won't be nearly enough. Oregon will simply have to cut back on key services over the next couple of decades. All the rhetoric to the contrary is simply political grandstanding and changes nothing. 

Grammar is not central to the issue.