For the most part, pastors and religious communities shy away from commenting on local referendums. But it remains essential for people of faith to speak to matters of fairness and equality, issues impacting the welfare and future of God's people, especially the most vulnerable. None are more vulnerable in God's creation than our children. No other group maintains less control of its existence or so depends on us to provide avenues to a productive future. And nothing else ensures opportunity like a quality education.
Education provides a way out of poverty.
It opens the path to a future laden with choices. For the poor, education is the lifeline to a different world. Some will argue new taxes are not the answer. No one does. But more school tax money means smaller classes, more adequately paid teachers, better-equipped libraries, better opportunities for everyone.