After reading bluetexas2011's article, "Texas Spends Millions on College Education for Inmates" I was very intrigued by her article. I had not taken the time to check into such a matter that very well is dear to my heart. Education is a very important factor in the lives of those who plan to obtain stability in life. She wrote a very well stated argument with a lot of opinion. With the knowledge she put in front of me this evening, I can say that Texas should indeed cut most or if not all the budget for the inmates in regards to education. Like she pointed out, about 95% of the funding isn't coming back to a crashing Texas government. Additionally, for any of those who have obtained a job and have not paid back their debts, then their check needs to be garnished just like someone who owes child support. If that is not an option their tax return should be withheld and those who are habitual felons need not have the opportunity. As hard as things are for me, I know there is someone who has it worse. With that being said, teachers are the ones who help mold our society and help prevent a dim cold future. Texas has to wake up and realize how very important education is and that it is a privilege. Also, that budget cuts to public education is not an option especially with a state that is 44th in the country in education as is.
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