Prop 30

            Education is essential to our future. Our nation is run by leaders who are highly educated. Without educated minds, we can say goodbye to our future. In other terms, we are screwed. However, we can move forward for our future if Proposition 30 passes. Proposition 30 increases sales and income tax. This proposition increases income tax rate on individuals making more than $250, 000 while couples who make more than $500,000 for seven years. It sounds horrible, but honestly, benefits will come out of it. I mean, this proposition guarantees local government funds for public safety. Who doesn’t love being safe?

            Of course, pros and cons come with every proposition. Let’s start with the good news, the pros. What Proposition 30 does is that it guarantees local public funding and it raises money for public schools from kindergarten to grade twelve and community colleges. This is perfectly beneficial to our community considering that many are still confuse on which path to go on and/or are financially struggling. This proposition is built for this year’s budget. According to the Legislative Analyst, it is estimated that this proposition will bring $6 million annually for seven years. What does this mean? Well, this will help balance our budget. Sounds good, right?

            Now, let’s proceed with the cons. Prop 30 increases personal income tax on hard working individuals, such as small businesses. It’s a shame for them considering they worked their butts off to earn that money. This can result into greediness by not sharing the wealth. Prop 30 can cost all citizens of California as much as $50 billion over the next seven years. That sounds horrible. (Hint: Prop 30 CAN cost) This proposition doesn’t guarantee new funding and new money for schools. It can be used for other purposes. These cons show that we need to work hard towards the goal of success if Prop 30 passes.

            Now that you’ve read the cons, you feel like it’s a lot of work if this proposition passes. Don’t be lazy. Every proposition will ask you to work hard in order to earn more. If I was able to vote, I would say yes to this proposition. I care for my future and for the future generations’. I have nieces and nephews with a bright future ahead of them and I don’t want their future to be ruined. I expect all to continue their education even if they are struggling. We all struggle in the beginning, but with education and hard work, we can reach for a successful future. Take advantage of your educated minds. You are smart enough to know where our future is going and to know that you have a voice to put out there. Use it.