None of the two candidates running to be the governor of Iowa seems to have a meaningful plan to reduce taxes. Seems they want to appoint commissions to get ideas. That’s like putting the foxes in charge of the hen house.  Most politicians are shameless self-promoters. Does anyone seriously think they will cut entitlements or wages? What's their desire to equalize with the private sector such as Sears, Costco, Home Depot employees wages and entitlements? Do they have the chops to dictate to the government service unions?

Schools and community services need money to run. However larger questions looms. Is there a will to run the government economically? Are the government's employee compensation and entitlement issues addressed? Will there be a percentage ceiling on the budget that links it to the rate of inflation? Are there carrot and stick incentives for decreasing over-all taxes?

Imposing fewer taxes on small businesses and homeowners will have an energizing effect on the economy. Increasing the tax burden will stifle economic growth. The choices seems simple. So where is the leadership?