EURweb.com - PRISONS VS. EDUCATION: What's wrong with this picture:
"*According to the 'Philadelphia Inquirer' newspaper, Pennsylvania intends to build four new prisons for 800 million dollars.
Did you know that it also takes $50,000 a year to house a prisoner? Reading this was upsetting because it was so easy to build four new prisons.
Governor Rendell had spent 3 months trying to get the state budget passed because he refused to put education on the chopping block.
The State of Pennsylvania could educate 5 children rather than put one man or woman in prison.
It seems like our country's priorities are all twisted. Other countries are investing in education and they are experiencing expansion while America is in a state of decline.
Pennsylvania was not the only state to assess its commitment to education. Students in California and other states are experiencing overcrowded classes and bus services have been cut."
"*According to the 'Philadelphia Inquirer' newspaper, Pennsylvania intends to build four new prisons for 800 million dollars.
Did you know that it also takes $50,000 a year to house a prisoner? Reading this was upsetting because it was so easy to build four new prisons.
Governor Rendell had spent 3 months trying to get the state budget passed because he refused to put education on the chopping block.
The State of Pennsylvania could educate 5 children rather than put one man or woman in prison.
It seems like our country's priorities are all twisted. Other countries are investing in education and they are experiencing expansion while America is in a state of decline.
Pennsylvania was not the only state to assess its commitment to education. Students in California and other states are experiencing overcrowded classes and bus services have been cut."