Fully fund basic education first

I have a suggestion for those who would say let’s experiment with our children’s education and, therefore, their futures. Perhaps we could experiment with full funding of the existing education system in this state and follow through with the various initiatives already voted on by the citizens to decrease class size and increase teacher pay.

We just need to accept the fact that it costs money to achieve quality results.

The Herald’s endorsement correctly points out that charter schools have long been debated and that voters have twice rejected these schemes. Perhaps we can hope for a new use of the “three-strikes” clause after Tuesday and return to the business of supporting our public schools.

Chad Shue

Everett