by Lindy Davies
A local school district has recently become embroiled in a scandal. It has overspent its budget for the year by at least $800,000. They were building a new elementary school… there was a long cold snap last winter… some of the athletic teams did really well and had to commandeer extra buses… pretty soon, you’re talking real money. It was irresponsible — and now, the voters have to decide whether to issue additional bonds, or require cuts. Outrageous. Those people responsible for educating our children went out and overspent — by the amount the United States spends on the Iraq war in 27 seconds! Continue reading