One of the most important issues on the ballot is Proposition 30.

If we do not support our schools now, we are facing a bleak future.

Private schools do not have funding problems, at least not the ones for the privileged few.

Our public schools and colleges are a different story. They serve the majority of the population, and keep our workers competitive with the workers from the rest of the world.

Civilization is a tenuous idea, and must be fed by a knowledgeable and skilled labor force.  

The principles of civilization are perpetuated by education and religion.  

Please support Proposition 30 and keep our schools relevant and on track.

David Gebhard lives in Lakeport, Calif.