Couple things..first it's amazing how broke people are, where passing a levy might cost one or two times dining out a month or so. I've seen plenty of people out eating out, so I don't think that should be an issue Second, when you talk about teachers only thinking about the money, name me one job where people do not. Yes teachers chose "these shoes" to walk in, but so did everyone else who can't afford to vote yes. I'm sure those working at McDonalds would want to make more money if given the opportunity. For a profession that has to continue going back to school like teaching (which by the way doctors and lawyers don't have to continue their education like teachers are expected to) there has to be some money to stay in this profession. Of course many teachers leave the profession after five years looking to make money, so the ones in the schools are dedicated to their students. Lastly, those voting no do not have a child still in school so they feel no obligation to vote yes. Ohio is one of very few states that actually care to ask what voters think in levies, as most states (including PA) just increase taxes as they see fit for education. Bottom line, schools are put off to the side until they are needed. Everyone complains about being broke, then maybe you need to look at other professions. Don't blame your finacial short comings at the ballot box
School levies fail in special election
Couple things..first it's amazing how broke people are, where passing a levy might cost one or two times dining out a month or so. I've seen plenty of people out eating out, so I don't think that should be an issue
Second, when you talk about teachers only thinking about the money, name me one job where people do not. Yes teachers chose "these shoes" to walk in, but so did everyone else who can't afford to vote yes. I'm sure those working at McDonalds would want to make more money if given the opportunity. For a profession that has to continue going back to school like teaching (which by the way doctors and lawyers don't have to continue their education like teachers are expected to) there has to be some money to stay in this profession. Of course many teachers leave the profession after five years looking to make money, so the ones in the schools are dedicated to their students.
Lastly, those voting no do not have a child still in school so they feel no obligation to vote yes. Ohio is one of very few states that actually care to ask what voters think in levies, as most states (including PA) just increase taxes as they see fit for education.
Bottom line, schools are put off to the side until they are needed. Everyone complains about being broke, then maybe you need to look at other professions. Don't blame your finacial short comings at the ballot box
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