Amendment gives power to the people

Illinoisans who try to follow the activities of the Illinois General Assembly soon may find their heads spinning. There are so many twists and turns in the legislative process, so many characters and so many bills that it's like trying to follow the convoluted plot of the latest "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie. Since Gov. Blagojevich once described lawmakers as drunken sailors, perhaps the pirate analogy is appropriate. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. However, for residents serious about making sure the state treasury isn't plundered and their purses aren't robbed, keeping up with the Legislature's adventures is a frustrating experience. Particularly at this time of year - one day prior to the scheduled adjournment date - the people still do