All that is being asked by the Editorial Board, and many others in the community, is that Public Employees participate in funding their retirement plan.  Oregon is the only state that doesn't require this.  Since Government Employees in Oregon make 9% more than their peers in Washington (Oregon DAS study), a 6% contribution on future salaries seems more than fair (currently working tier I and II included).  The state would then match that 6%.  If you already make that contribution, or you are already retired, no change.  If those that are benefiting from PERS aren't willing to participate in funding their own retirement plan, they shouldn't be surprised that many tax payers are losing interest in the state continuing to provide that plan in the future.