Comment: I've got an idea to solve all the state's funding woes: A special tax on PERS benefits! After all, that's where all of our money goes, into the pockets of career parasites who feel entitled to outrageous returns on their pension funds regardless of our ability to pay.  Oregon Democrats can never get enough of other people's money. At least this particular bill extorts people who don't live in our state, whereas the usual tactic is to squeeze small business owners until they bleed. I personally don't want the track championships in Eugene. It will inconvenience me personally, and for the sole purpose of enriching special interests and appealing to the vanity of public officials. It's garbage.