Funding Education

I, like many others, have been concerned that after having opposed and defeated the lottery, we have offered no plausible solution for funding education.

One morning, out of the blue, I awoke with an idea — a “voluntary tax,” $10 per month (or more). This, multiplied by the number who opposed gambling, and value education, should provide a sizable amount to educate our children (and grandchildren, as is our case).

I don’t have any idea how many families in our state would be willing to commit to this idea, but I certainly feel it is imperative that we demonstrate our willingness and commitment to supporting the education of our youth. And $10 a month is not a lot to ask. I realize there may be laws or issues of which I am not aware that would prohibit our implementing such a plan.

June T. Reed
Collinsville, Ala.