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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]This thread is depressing.

Let's raise taxes, pass bonds, and fund our schools. Where's the problem here? In the richest county in the country, let's pay for our kids' education. [/quote]

Thank you, PP.  I am not generally in favor of increased taxes, but if you want a world class school system in one of the wealthiest counties in the country, we all may need to see our property taxes raised a smudge.  It is ultimately good for our kids and property values.  There is a lot of talk about waste of taxpayer dollars at the national level, but let's not confuse that with what FCPS is doing.  Per pupil costs are actually quite reasonable, but the number of kids keeps increasing.[/quote]

This. I imagine many of us moved here in no small part because of the outstanding schools. I think we can nibble around the edges and find wedge issues to exploit, but I have yet to see a realistic proposal that cuts $140 million without diminishing the overall quality of education provided to students.

I'm no more interesting in paying higher taxes than anyone else, but if doing so will continue to ensure that Fairfax has an effective and desirable school system, then I think it is a worthwhile investment. [/quote]

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