$1.2 billion bond measure?

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Where is Michael Ellis wrote:

Does everyone who is making the "illegal immigrant" argument actually believe that students in grades pre-kinder through 12 are making the decision to cross the border illegally? Remember, these are children, and a compassionate society should never enact policies which punish children for the decisions and actions of their parents.
Perhaps an example will help illustrate my point... When you are pulled over speeding and you are the driver, does your passenger get the ticket? Of course not. Similarly, it makes no sense -- morally, ethically, or legally -- to deny basic human services to children whose parents have broken the law. Industrialized nations around the world include education as one of those basic services; it's one thing that separates us from third-world countries.
Yet another reason to vote “yes” on the bond.

samuel griego wrote:

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You are absolutely correct, "Enough". An informed debate cannot possibly be limited to a four second sound bite, nor a four sentence dismissal in a blog. Thoughtful consideration of issues that have a direct impact on our children deserve to be contemplated, discussed and, ultimately, decided upon after analyzing the facts. Let me assist you with that process...
Pro: A "yes" vote on the bond will allow our schools to remain successful centers for learning for every student, every day, which, in turn, will add to our property values, increase the tax base, and improve the overall quality of life in Long Beach.
Pro: Falling ceiling tiles, outdated portable classrooms, decaying pipes, leaking roofs, and earthquake damage-prone classrooms (none of which were caused by illegal immigrants) will be fixed with a "yes" vote on the bond.
Pro: A community oversight committee for facility repairs will be established with a "yes" vote on the bond.
Pro: A "yes" vote for the bond will provide our children with safe classrooms to learn in.
Pro: Passing the bond will allow our schools in Long Beach to provide our children with a school environment that reflects the importance we place on educating them.
Pro: Students who are provided with a quality education in a safe, secure environment are much more likely to grow up to be productive citizens of our community.
Pro: A "yes" vote for the bond will allow our community to fund education at a higher level than the state of California has limited us to. We rank an embarassing 47th out of 50 states in school funding, and the bond will help to give our kids the education they deserve.
So far, previous posts against the bond measure have had little or no factual information for the voting public. Again, the issue of illegal immigration is not the responsibility of the Long Beach Unified School District; it's a Federal responsibility. Denying an education to any child, regardless of citizenship status, will have a far greater negative impact on our community.
Most rational people would agree that education is the foundation for upward social mobility -- moving from the lower end of the socioeconomic scale to the middle class or above. Conversely, underfunding education is the quickest, most effective way to ensure an increase in crime, teenage pregnancy, gang activity, illiteracy rates, and under/unemployment. Education spending is far cheaper than the aforementioned negative effects of underfunding our schools.
To "Enough is Enough": With the above entry, this brings my word count to exactly 2,071 words (a few less than the 5,000 number you stated above) in this blog. Feel free to add to the debate with some kind of factual information... Gotta love that First Ammendment of the Constitution (FYI, it applies to everyone -- legal citizens and undocumented immigrants alike).

EstSdeLng wrote:

read what these measures actually say...
City is only asking for $120 a year...

Samuel Griego wrote:

The District's proven record of prudent spending that has a direct, positive effect on students is another reason to vote "yes" on the bond in November.

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Give It Up wrote:

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Sorry, we aren't responding to illegal mexican immigrant blackmail anymore. You argue that we can't stop the flood of illegal immigration because children will be victimized.
I guess at this point, they're going to have to be victimized. By their parents.
When legislation regarding welfare, and anchor babies are addressed, THEN we can talk about more money for schools.
Until that time, Americans must find private schools or home school. Leave the public school system to the illegals. They should get what they pay for.

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Reality Bites wrote:

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You're dreaming and making me laugh, more money doesn't improve student outcomes because if it did, one in four students wouldn't be dropping out of LBUSD high schools. LBUSD has ignored the educational requirements of homeowners' children for decades. Now, at the apparent behest of superintendent Christopher Steinhauser, you are trying to make a case for increased wrongheaded spending (paid for by additional annual property taxes of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value for up to 40 years). Declining enrollment is reason enough to vote "NO" on the 1.2 billion bond in November.

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Declining enrollment is reason enough to vote "NO" on the 1.2 billion bond in November.

mrguapo wrote:

<quoted text>Sorry to inform you that all children who are born here have all the rights of citizens. That is because they are citizens. If you have a problem with this children because they have immigrant parents , that says a lot about you. In this country, we educated all of the children. And why do you insist on using dehumanizing language to make your point. These are all god's children.

A FILKINS wrote:

no parcel tax. no new taxes. reinstate prop 187.

No New Taxes wrote:

In 1999, Long Beach voters approved a $295 million bond (Measure A) to build and renovate LBUSD schools. Where did those all those millions of dollars go?