Guns in Schools??

In the last decade we have seen multiple shootings in various schools of all levels across the nation. The media, and sane would agree that allowing individuals to carry concealed weapons in schools isn't not the brightest idea.

slupita89 seems to agree. After reading a article about the Texas Legislature considering passing a law which would allow "privilege" people carry concealed weapons to higher education campuses, she wrote a great article "Danger Danger" . The article was well thought out and uses the sense of logic I could agree with. The right to bear arms should be limited to places like schools churches etc, but in this case its the exact opposite. 

Sandra Rangel, rules that the class necessary to carry these concealed weapons is inadequate. Ten hour class plus a background check. This regulation is not only loose but also asking for potential crisis all over the Texas. 

She appears to show concern for those that work, or go to school. Also shows strong signs of warnings for those that go to places of worship.

Sandra Rangel's presented a great article one that was a great read also stuck fear in my mind. By this time next year I will have to think twice about going to class or going to a place of worship. 

Fixing Texas

      I was born and raised in Austin Texas, and have gone to public schools all my life. As talks of budget crisis and cutting of jobs in education rises I feel inclined to bring up a few simple but solutions to Texas budgeting. Growing up I always heard complaints about property taxes, job security, cost of health care, it seems not much has changed.

     The problem with property taxes is a lot of it goes to things people don't care for or too much goes to things they care less of. Example if 100% of your property taxes went to education, you as a property tax payer would not be happy. However if there was a way to vote on how property taxes are distributed in a micro economy more people will be happy paying for what they use. Its just like going to a diner and paying for what you ordered. No one likes to get charged for something they didn't want.

     Although most public services are used by everyone; education, police/fire protection, local governments, health services, and local infrastructure. Its good to know how much of my property tax went to each and to know what the community wants. This may change over a period of time, for example a community that has invested into a solid education for the past 50 years can cut budget in education because all the main cost and policies have been set up. In the same community feels like the fire/emergency responses are slow they can manage funds towards that direction.

      I am a firm believer that health care should be mandated by government just like fire protection and the police department. Its not a question about big government or small government but a moral issue to keep us safe. When health care is a moral issue and not a issue of profit or greed I believe more can be done than whats going on now. Health insurance companies strive for profit and make profit from denying policy holders, the more competition health insurance companies get, the more they will strive to deny service to the needed. If the situation is put in a fire/police point of view, its similar to police denying help to a victim, when they need it most.

    Job markets will always change but jobs that require degrees, extensive education and/or experience should protect both employees and employers. I'm pretty sure everyone has heard a story of someone working for a company for 10+ years and was laid off because someone was willing to do the job for less compensation. Or a story of a employee that has worked for the same business for 10+years and leaving for a competition because of a slight increase in pay. Employees should be protected in certain circumstances. Employers should be protected as well, if a employee quits with out notice, I believe a percentage of the unemployment tax paid by employers should go back to the employer to compensate abrupt loses.

     Texas is a great state, and I don't see myself leaving anytime soon. I'd just love to help the state I've grown up in, prosper in wealth, health, education, job security and continue to be the best state ever.