jimmybreaks

grasscat: it kind of is the same topic, but the arguement for and against would lead it to a whole new set of issues to discuss. What weathy school district is going to be willing to pool there money so poorer school districts can have more? I really don't know what the solution is but one needs to be found - obviously.

Where is all the lottery money going? :) This is not just an Ohio issue. This is a cultural problem. Bond issues are passed, sales taxes are increased or whatever the case may but to build these huge professional sports stadiums. I am definately not anti-pro sports. I love sports - die hard Cleveland fan (all sports). But why is public money used to finance private enterprise? Societys priorities are backwards. These .5% sales tax should not be used for pro sports, instead should be used for schools. Obviously this isn't THEE answer just a example or comparison for the example. Until societys priorities are straightened out our public schools will continue to have problems. Never mind using public money to help fund private schools - but that is another topic.