Author: I am a 19 year old college student, this is my second year at Cabrillo. Even in my first year i had trouble getting the classes i wanted, and this semester i had to pick from a small selection of classes that still had openings on the wait-list. The cut backs have effected me personally, and will continue to get worse with time if something is not done. i fear for the future years and future students of Proposition 30 isn't passed.
Date: In this economic time of disaster prop. 30 gives the state a chance to help relieve the budget cuts and to restore some of the education, public safety, and community services. Proposition 30 sets the stage for the restoration of California's budget crisis.
Topic: Op-Ed article on Proposition 30.
Exigence: Education is facing devastating cuts if proposition 30 isn't passed, more cuts to California's already poorly funded system means less classes, smaller class sizes, less availability and not to mention higher class prices for students. For students who have to pay for there own schooling means more hours at work and less time for school.
Intended Audience: Undecided voters, and fellow college students.
Purpose: To inform my readers of proposition 30 and its potential benefits for California
Ethos: I am a student who has to pay for my classes, that means i have to work for the cash to pay the increasing prices of classes and books. With the budget cuts there are fewer classes and fewer chances to get in to the class with limited spots, not to mention the increase of students trying to get into one class. I have had to stand in the back of the room listening to lectures, leave a class room and in some cases I have seen students stand outside the door all because class rooms are limited by the increasing cuts.
Pathos: Every parent wants the best for their child, and everyone wants to live the "American Dream". When i was just a small boy i dreamed of having a family and being able to provide whatever they needed the classic white picket fence, To me that is living the american dream. This is achieved by hard work and a strong educational background but with the current education crisis i fear for the future of the american dream. Everyone needs a opportunity for a strong education, and without Prop. 30 the drastic budget cuts threaten the american dream. But with Prop. 30 there is a chance for America's education.
Logos: Proposition can raise $6-9 Billion in new revenue each year by raising sales tax by a quarter-cent for four years, and increase personal income taxes for seven years for those who make more than $250,000 in annual earnings a year. With the possible passing of Proposition 30 in November it could bring tax payer's money to K-12 schools, prevent a $ 250 million budget cut to CSU's avoid class cuts, layoffs and prevent enrollment cuts. With Prop. 30's passing it frees up $56 billion in funding that can go to education, health care, and other public services. There are some people who say proposition 30 is bad for the state, they say it will destroy small business and jobs with the threat that the new revenue will not go to the schools.
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