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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think what people are mostly upset over is the option 3 long bus rides when they are in walk zones. Plus frustration at the deep pockets of poverty that exist and the failure of housing and zoning policy to address that.

People are also frustrated that better opportunities aren’t available at all schools (like all APs - it’s not that hard just make it available online or bus to another high school for first period!). Plus the reality is that some (maybe all) schools have some pretty serious security issues (again that should be fixable).

Of course we need to fill the new schools and everyone understands they could have to move schools.  But why should kids have to take long bus rides cross county (East and West) to make up for failed policies? You’re putting it all on them to shoulder, and they’re just kids. Plus their parents who may or may not have reliable transportation.  You could be taking away the ability for a kid and their parents to fully participate in all that a school has to offer, just because of transportation. I know I love going to concerts and home games and I just couldn’t do that if the school was a half hour away (and I have a car).

But yes, you are right, some are upset about property values. Just try to have some empathy on that. You’re probably talking $100,000 to $200,000 cut in property value for some areas and that’s going to hurt some families. Maybe affect retirements and sending kids to college etc. so it is a real issue for most families. Be kind on that issue.

We can pretend that we are above that, or it shouldn’t matter, but it does. That doesn’t make it predatory capitalism. You will understand one day when you have a mortgage. (Don’t worry, I fully understand that MCPS is not responsible for my property values and I understand the history.)

Finally, you have to recognize that the playing field is not the same, the Supreme Court has changed, and things sadly just are not the same as they were even 5 or 7 years ago. Recognizing that reality is being a reasonable adult and is not the same as acquiescing.

These issues are hard ones and so glad I don’t have to make these decisions myself. I do think we can all be kind though, not extremist, and empathetic.[/quote]

Some of us don't have mortgages as we were financially responsible, bought what we could afford at a lower income and never moved.  So, we put that extra money into paying off our houses so come college time no mortgage (or better high school when activitiy expenses are high).  I'd be thrilled if my property went down $100-200K or more.  Less taxes.  Think logically.

Look, we get you don't want our kids.  We are ok with it.  We may have just as much money as you or more but you look down on us because of where or how we live nor do you want your housekeeper or gardener's kids with your kids.  Many of us choose not to live in your school district to avoid our kids growing up in that world of entitlement and want them to be down to earth.

The big issue of busing the not so wealthy kids is if they are sick/parents don't have cars, they cannot pick them up easily.  Or, get back and forth easily for activities and sports.

The easy solution is to make the less wealthy schools more appealing by providing them with the classes and activities/sports/clubs so people will stay.  But, wait, that takes away from the wealthy schools.[/quote]

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