I have expressed my opposition to both Franklin school referendum questions on the April 3 ballot.
That doesn't mean I'm anti- education, anti- teacher, anti-student, anti-American. It means I'm pro-taxpayer.
One of my readers contacted the people who run this website (I have a spot on my blog where you can click and e-mail me directly. Don't be shy.) and suggested I take a walk in the schools before I speak out against the referenda.
To whomever sent that e-mail: Sorry. I've been in any number of the Franklin schools. I still recommend voting NO.
Another blogger on another website is whining that I am closing each and every one of my posts until the election with a link to my first post explaining why I'm advocating a NO vote.
Excuse me???
That blogger has every right and opportunity to blog to his heart's content why I'm wrong.
And let's be honest. The school district has already conducted a number of meetings to discuss the referenda with several more scheduled. The district has produced a video on the referenda. I'll bet my side is not represented at these many meetings or on that video. (I wonder if tax dollars were used to fund the video's production.) Jen Klug of the Franklin Schools just wrote a piece for FranklinNow.com endorsing the referenda.
Meanwhile, there is no "CITIZENS OF FRANKLIN OPPOSED TO THE REFERENDUM" group or any organized effort working on behalf of residents who support education but simply don't want to see their exorbitant taxes continue to go through the roof. As far as I know, I'm it so far.
I have received e-mails from readers who say they are fed up with high taxes and plan to join me in voting NO. So, until Election Day:
THE VOTE IS NO APRIL 3
