Things to Think About the Next Time You Vote

1. Children should have a nice, safe bus to ride to school. With today's economy, it is almost impossible for families to have a stay-at-home parent. So when the children are released at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon and both parents are still at work, what are happening to those kids that live within 2 miles of the school? Are they to walk home alongside a roadway where the speed limit is 45 mph and vehicles are traveling 50-55 mph? Are they to walk to their daycare because the busses will no longer deliver them there?

2. No child should have to worry about whether or not they will have art , music, or gym class. No child should have to witness their beloved art teacher with tears brimming in her eyes while she tells the children of her impending doom.

3. No child should have to "pay to play" any sport or music program. Do you realize how many children that play sports or are a member of the band, continue to keep their grades up so they can continue to participate in these programs? How many of these children come from families that cannot afford to pay the $300 per sport participation price? My guess is quite a few. My guess is these are the same kids that will drop out of school if they have no incentive to attend.


As you can probably guess, our local school levy did not pass. The third try was not a charm. If we don't put money into the schools, then we are giving up on society in general. The trickle down effect will be much greater than anyone can fathom.