I was speaking with a few young people this past week, and questions came up about comments they hear on television concerning the vast amount of money they will owe when they grow up.
We haven't graduated from high school or planned for our future. How can we owe the government for the debt created while we are still in school?
One young man stated that he wanted to go to college and become a coach and teach school. I am sure I will owe for college when I get out.
What is happening to the American dream? Hopes of a good job, a family and a home of our own? How do you explain to teenage kids what "pork-barrel spending" means?
Even our teenagers, who are daily in school to learn and prepare for their future, understands something is wrong in Washington. They hear how much money is being wasted on projects that are of no concern to most of the American people. This money could very well solve the problems of our education system budgets.
That is OK; our schools can handle 35 to 40 students in each classroom. By the way, these classrooms include 10 to 12 Special Ed students.
Parents, let us start asking ourselves, what responsibilities does the NEA and the AEA possess? How well are our public schools represented in Washington?
Congress, get on the stick and make some changes in the big long members can serve. We want people who are qualified to make important decisions on our behalf.
Where are we headed, Mr. President?
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