Tonight I had the opportunity to attend the Transylvania County Democratic Men's Club meeting. It was a short one, punctuated by an opportunity to hear a brief overview of the legislation proposed by the majority party that would impact the election process in North Carolina. One such proposal would cost, it would appear, some $600,000.
The irony didn't escape any of those present. In fact Republicans would say that they made promises to cut taxes, save jobs, etc. Well, I believe that they have some other agenda. I'm not certain that I truly understand their agenda. For example Senate Bill 8 (Charter School Bill), would, on the face of things lift the cap on the numbers of Charter Schools in North Carolina. But, desperate as Republicans are to cut spending, this Bill would create an entire new bureaucracy to supervise those charter schools.
Yesterday they published their proposed budget for public, k-12, education. It calls for nearly a 9% cut in funding. When one considers that there are older cuts that get wrapped up into the budget cuts. . .they are basically cutting support to public education by some 13%. This will cost thousands of jobs.
How, I wonder, will that solve North Carolina's budget woes?
How, I wonder, will that solve North Carolina's budget woes?
This is my first posting on a blog. I've thrown a few ideas out on the table and invite anyone who reads this to comment. . .respectfully please.
For my fellow TCDP neighbors, this is my first attempt at 21st century communication. I hope you will read, comment, and add your thoughts to much needed discourse.
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