UPDATE:Hube has an update that is worth reading.
ok, maybe that is too strong but the logic behind voting No against a referrendum to raise taxes $170 is ridiculous. Gee, lets vote against something that in the end is going to help our children and ultimately help our property values as people will want to move to the area for our schools.
Brandywine voters say yes to plan
Referendum OK’d with 54 percent; new voters swell turnout figures
“It’s an important investment whether you have children or not,” she added. “The majority of the community will be adversely impacted if the investment isn’t made. It’s a sacrifice; it’s a sacrifice by people who are impacted by taxes. But it’s a vital investment.”
well said…but the other side sounds like this…
Ron Fricke, 18, of Cragmere in Brandywine Hundred, who graduated from Brandywine High School on Sunday, said he voted against the referendum for the second time.
“I just don’t agree with the whole full-day kindergarten,” he said. “I have a 6-year-old sister who just graduated from half-day kindergarten. They’re just not ready to be away from mom that long. I think half-day kindergarten is a good setting. There are some who would benefit. But I don’t think the majority of them are ready.
well Ron, when you have a child and have no choice or money for day care, then you will be singing a different tune, but hey you have to love an 18 year old that voted. I respect that even if I don’t respect his immature position.
My children thank you, now to you all that voted no here are some cost saving tips to eke out $170 a year:
1. Kohls has 10% Tuesdays for Seniors,
2. There are plenty of early bird specials locally
3. Stop driving on Sundays with gas at $3 a gallon that will save tons
4. Don’t spend money on heart medicine, the sooner you die the less you pay
5. Stop coloring your hair, you are gray and it looks blue in flourescent lighting
6. Stop giving money to the church, you’ve done well up to this point, God will understand
7. Tell your grandchildren that the new textbook they got was an early Christmas gift
8. Jack up a Bank of America credit card and don’t pay it back, you are a goner soon and they don’t really need it back
9. Stop giving money to Biden, Castle and Carper. They don’t need it, they are loaded and it is time for someone else to legislate.
If any of you bleeding heart readers have some tips for those that are worried about the $170 increase please forward your tips too, shutthefuckupandpay@yahoo.com